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BF05 UNL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,475 miles

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

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

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail intread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust strap not fully surcure

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 94,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear nail intread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust strap not fully surcure

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,353 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wiper blade slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f wiper blade slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,490 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,926 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,908 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,898 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 33,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,016 miles

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

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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 UNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UNL, 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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What year was BF05 UNL registered?

BF05 UNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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