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LY55 FFW

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,192 mi
Last recorded46,192 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 46,192 miles

coolant level below minimum

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 46,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,076 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,037 miles

Front Brake pads worn. Unable to measure during MoT; Recommend inspection.

Unable to carry out full seatbelt inspection [n/s/r] due to child seat fitted.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 37,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pads worn. Unable to measure during MoT; Recommend inspection.

Unable to carry out full seatbelt inspection [n/s/r] due to child seat fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 32,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 29,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,594 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,759 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 17,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,072 miles

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

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 FFW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

LY55 FFW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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