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YE55 FVB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,365 mi
Last recorded134,365 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,365 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,533 miles

The front o/s top suspension mounting is incorrectly fitted

o/s and n/s wishbone bushes split

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,533 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all the bulbs have lost the orange coating, the wing repeaters are ok (1.4.A.2f)

The front o/s top suspension mounting is incorrectly fitted

o/s and n/s wishbone bushes split

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 37,854 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,153 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 18,153 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,081 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 FVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

YE55 FVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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