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LY55 FLP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

5,370 mi
Last recorded5,370 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 5,370 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 5,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 5,267 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 5,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 5,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 5,193 miles

nearside tyres aged and cracked

wipers cleaning poorly

Pass 28 Nov 2019 5,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 5,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 5,028 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 4,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT REAR TYRE AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 4,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT REAR TYRE AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 4,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 4,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 4,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 3,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 3,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 2,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 2,170 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 FLP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

LY55 FLP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is LY55 FLP safe to buy?

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