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BF55 SJX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 96,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - assessed with fingers and thumb pressure only - metal corroded to extent it is soft and holed - covered with underseal - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - assessed with fingers and thumb pressure only - metal corroded to extent it is soft and holed - covered with underseal - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,594 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,253 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 81,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 73,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,158 miles

Bonnet handle is insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 67,158 miles

Bonnet handle is insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,028 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)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracks in treads

Rear exhaust silencer cooroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,599 miles

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,661 miles

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

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

all four tyres begining to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,524 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 SJX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

BF55 SJX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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