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BF05 OMC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,396 miles

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

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

Rear outer exhaust skin corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear outer exhaust skin corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,837 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

general corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,030 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,173 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 81,111 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2016 76,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 70,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,204 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 OMC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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