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BF55 HCE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,301 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires exhuast system (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,412 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear section exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,016 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2020 62,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear brakes worn

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper blade smaller than originally fitted to car

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and bracket corroding off , borderline

Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken and outer casing loose and corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2016 47,686 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken and outer casing loose and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,071 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,059 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,565 miles

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 26 Oct 2011 16,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 4,758 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,081 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 1,081 miles

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

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

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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BF55 HCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF55 HCE, 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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BF55 HCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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