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ExpiredMileage
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed not revving up (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not fitted correct and headlight faded (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb problem (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
no reverse lights
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perished/out of shape
front exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perished/out of shape
front exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pads low & discs corroded & lipped
o/s/f seat belt webbing frayed
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake pads low & discs corroded & lipped
o/s/f seat belt webbing frayed
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
rear silencer corroded but secure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust bracket corroded
slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
rear exhaust strap wired up
Front brake pads low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear wiper blade split
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LY55 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 FGC, 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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LY55 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2005.
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