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BF05 UNH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,656 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,653 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,306 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogged up with condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 104,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogged up with condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2014 74,837 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 69,125 miles

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

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

water ingress in headlights///cover missing from number plste lsmp

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,125 miles

water ingress in headlights///cover missing from number plste lsmp

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,822 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 12,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UNH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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