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BA05 BOW

2015 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,476 mi
Last recorded73,476 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 BOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 73,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 65,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 51,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,313 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,469 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 34,455 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 27,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BA05 BOW is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 39,385 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 BA05 BOW, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BA05 BOW is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2015.

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