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BF55 NVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,665 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,538 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS INCOMPLETE

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,538 miles

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

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS INCOMPLETE

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,736 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads look low

Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,288 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,200 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 NVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF55 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

BF55 NVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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