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SO55 FBX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,516 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,724 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,610 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working switch faulty (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,302 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump is corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump is corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,978 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 40,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 32,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,054 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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SO55 FBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO55 FBX, 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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SO55 FBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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