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LY55 FAO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,760 mi
Last recorded120,760 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 120,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s hl fogged and water on the lense (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,287 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,700 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2010 66,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,852 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 45,852 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

side lights stay on all the time

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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LY55 FAO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LY55 FAO, 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 LY55 FAO registered?

LY55 FAO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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