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BF55 VVS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,569 mi
Last recorded74,569 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,392 miles

Rear tail pipe rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2021 51,246 miles

All four tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,220 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 41,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,867 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,981 miles

all tyres heavly cracking/perished

middle and rear exhaust boxs detereating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,162 miles

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

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

high viz brake light not working

tyres badly cracking

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,114 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,868 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 VVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

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