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BF05 LDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,951 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,695 miles

Irregular wear occuring on tyre tread blocks n/s/r.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 78,695 miles

Irregular wear occuring on tyre tread blocks n/s/r.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,867 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,867 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,513 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,516 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 LDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LDJ, 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 BF05 LDJ registered?

BF05 LDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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