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BF05 OND

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,613 mi
Last recorded99,613 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,613 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise nearside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 7 Feb 2020 99,613 miles

advise nearside rear lamp damaged.

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,192 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,192 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,090 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,090 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,570 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush perished and split

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front lower arm front bush perished and split

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

bonnet stay missing

engine damp with oil

rear axle mount bush's worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front lower arm front bush perished and split

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front lower arm front bush perished and split

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

bonnet stay missing

engine damp with oil

rear axle mount bush's worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2014 67,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box and back box outter skin corroded

oil leak from engine area

Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre and rear exhaust boxes outter skin corroded and coming adift

engine light on

engine oil leek

front disc corroded around edge

power steering fill heavy reqs investigation

tested in wet conditions

Fail 30 Nov 2013 63,765 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

rear silencer box corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,799 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,723 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,966 miles

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

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

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)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,279 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 OND is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OND, 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 OND is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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