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LY55 FBD

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,496 mi
Last recorded81,496 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 81,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,617 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre very perished and worn close to legal limit

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear suspension springs corroded

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre very perished and worn close to legal limit

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear suspension springs corroded

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine MIL light on

gear change cable brocken

rear wiper blad split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,860 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,860 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,558 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,558 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,451 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,072 miles

possible puncture n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,992 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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LY55 FBD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LY55 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

LY55 FBD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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