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OY55 FXS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,429 mi
Last recorded128,429 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 128,429 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 128,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 119,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,308 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre low and perished

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 112,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low and perished

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,007 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 104,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,825 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,218 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,669 miles

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,669 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm

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 FXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY55 FXS, 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 FXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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