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YE55 FXF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 94,860 miles

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 71,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,442 miles

All wheels are trimmed so unable to check nuts

Front Both RH and LH sides track rods are corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both RH and LH sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both RH and LH sides (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All of them from front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Underneath, exhaust system (pipe) is corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 39,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All wheels are trimmed so unable to check nuts

Front Both RH and LH sides track rods are corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both RH and LH sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both RH and LH sides (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All of them from front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Underneath, exhaust system (pipe) is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,469 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,469 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,517 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 34,516 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,758 miles

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

engine noise / injector blowing past

Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,344 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 FXF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXF, 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 FXF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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