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BEZ 3338

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 3338
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,905 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

suspect both rear coil springs lower sections broken off. (seating perculiar)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 100,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

suspect both rear coil springs lower sections broken off. (seating perculiar)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,740 miles

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

Injector seats leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Injector seats leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,489 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,767 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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BEZ 3338 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BEZ 3338, 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 BEZ 3338 registered?

BEZ 3338 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BEZ 3338 safe to buy?

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