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OY55 FLB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,826 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2016 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,731 miles

both rear tyres perished and slightly cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 61,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,700 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,306 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,994 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,986 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,986 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OY55 FLB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY55 FLB, 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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OY55 FLB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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