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BF05 NVS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,053 mi
Last recorded64,053 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,053 miles

middle and back exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,436 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,651 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,201 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,906 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,150 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,311 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,718 miles

Bad oil leak on engine

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bad oil leak on engine

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,522 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 NVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

BF05 NVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BF05 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 NVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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