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BF05 LCN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,330 mi
Last recorded118,330 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 118,330 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 118,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,517 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,574 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread showing signs of age cracks in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread showing signs of age cracks in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working New Bulb Fitted (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,383 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,657 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,502 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 LCN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF05 LCN, 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 LCN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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