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YE55 FVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,683 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 40,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2015 36,564 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 553,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,597 miles

rear exhaust mount missing but system still adaquatley supported

Fail 5 Nov 2013 31,597 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount missing but system still adaquatley supported

Fail 16 Nov 2012 28,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,050 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,040 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 24,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,600 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,968 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 FVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE55 FVU, 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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YE55 FVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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