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YE55 FRC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,192 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,529 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,464 miles

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 19 May 2014 83,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 38,516 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 81,942 miles

flat spot on n/side rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2012 79,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 79,050 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 37,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,146 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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YE55 FRC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE55 FRC, 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 YE55 FRC registered?

YE55 FRC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YE55 FRC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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