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BF55 HFE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 99,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,592 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

top stop light not working / engine manegment light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,650 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,513 miles

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

engine management light on

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,052 miles

engine manegment light on / rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,283 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,389 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,528 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,550 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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BF55 HFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HFE, 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 BF55 HFE registered?

BF55 HFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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