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BF55 SKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,718 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 36,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,196 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f/and o/s/r n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2010 25,617 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f/and o/s/r n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,226 miles

hand brake high

nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls are in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2009 15,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake high

nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls are in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,801 miles

n/s/front tyre, outer side wall badly scuffed

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

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 SKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

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

Is BF55 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 SKZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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