2005 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FE55 RSU
2005 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 170,462 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 RSU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2021
- 170,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 RSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (FE55 RSU) between September 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inne”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rea”.
FE55 RSU Mileage History
- 10/09/200839,308 mi
- 28/08/200951,955 mi+12,647 mi
- 13/10/201064,242 mi+12,287 mi
- 06/10/201175,357 mi+11,115 mi
- 08/10/201280,939 mi+5,582 mi
- 08/10/201280,939 mi
- 07/10/201393,181 mi+12,242 mi
- 07/10/201393,181 mi
- 13/10/2014101,663 mi+8,482 mi
- 13/10/2014101,663 mi
- 14/09/2015111,254 mi+9,591 mi
- 14/09/2015111,254 mi
- 10/10/2016129,738 mi+18,484 mi
- 10/10/2016129,738 mi
- 05/10/2017144,005 mi+14,267 mi
- 09/10/2017144,071 mi+66 mi
- 12/10/2018155,790 mi+11,719 mi
- 12/09/2019164,942 mi+9,152 mi
- 17/09/2020167,753 mi+2,811 mi
- 15/09/2021170,462 mi+2,709 mi
Average of roughly 10,079 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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