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BF05 LDL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlight full of condensation but not affecting aim or output

chuffing noise from engine maybe injector but engine cover over engine

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2017 118,241 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened below minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp/mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,443 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 107,443 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r susspension bump stop missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,017 miles

n/s rear suspension bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,744 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,491 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 LDL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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