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BF55 VVA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 93,311 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 93,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 89,341 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2015 83,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,340 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 52,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,500 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,979 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,922 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,900 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 VVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVA, 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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BF55 VVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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