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FY55 XCU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,461 mi
Last recorded72,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 72,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,863 miles

near side mirror taped up

Fail 7 Jun 2021 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

near side mirror taped up

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,466 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has minor cracking in the treads and inner edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre has minor cracking in the treads

rear exhaust backbox retaining strap corroded/cracked but still secure

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 53,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both bump stops missing

Fail 3 May 2017 53,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both bump stops missing

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,753 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,770 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 44,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,085 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 33,085 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 28,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 19,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,900 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 17,900 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)

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 XCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

FY55 XCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is FY55 XCU safe to buy?

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