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BF05 LBE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 66,812 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,563 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,563 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper torn

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,501 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,186 miles

All four road tyres cracked and deteriated on side walls, left front tyre worn on outer edge.

Front silencer outer casing corroded and deteriated

Rear silencer outer casing deteriated and corroded, support bracket corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,219 miles

All four road wheel tyres deteriated and perished on side walls, no chords showing

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

Rear exhaust box outer casin g corroded and deteriated

Third brake light not working

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,483 miles

Child seat fitted to passenger side rear seat.

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,483 miles

Child seat fitted to passenger side rear seat.

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,763 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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BF05 LBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BF05 LBE, 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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BF05 LBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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