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BF55 SKD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,675 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,510 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 89,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing may need attention soon

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

Offside Front slight brake bind will attention soon

wheel trims fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,939 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,838 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,928 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,178 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,672 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SKD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

BF55 SKD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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