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FY55 VLR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,729 mi
Last recorded129,729 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 129,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,659 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 129,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 128,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,261 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 68,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear susspension bump stops missing

Turbo heat shields broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,248 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 30,248 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,787 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 29,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FY55 VLR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY55 VLR registered?

FY55 VLR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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