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BF05 OMU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,699 mi
Last recorded103,699 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,699 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 103,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 76,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,921 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,654 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 16,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,034 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,691 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 OMU 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 OMU, 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 OMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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