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YE55 FXT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,285 mi
Last recorded76,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 76,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 67,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,727 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 45,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,550 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,049 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,190 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 FXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

YE55 FXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YE55 FXT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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