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BF05 OLV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,557 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover under sealant /corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 97,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake lever has slightly reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,297 miles

front pads wearing thin

o/s rear tyre minor perishing

parking brake only just met requirements

surface rust chassis rails

Fail 9 Mar 2020 93,284 miles

Body panel likely to become detached n/s outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emission control equipment obviously defective emissions fail all 3 banks (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle section rubber detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust chassis rails

front pads wearing thin

o/s rear tyre minor perishing

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,452 miles

offside front poor beam patton

Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

offside front poor beam patton

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 41,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated inbetween tread

rear exhaust hanger and box deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,208 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 15,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,913 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 OLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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