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FY55 XDD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,712 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 5 Jul 2022 77,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,791 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 76,614 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,168 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both n/s and o/s front axle axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to os of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,671 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall perished and split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,602 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,790 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)

centre brake light inop

rear spring rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

centre brake light inop

rear spring rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,992 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 44,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,211 miles

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 XDD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

FY55 XDD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is FY55 XDD safe to buy?

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