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BF55 VXC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion to undercarriage

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2024 82,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,958 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake flexi pipe clips deteriorated on axle

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,357 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle ( both rear brake flexi hoses spring clips deteriorated)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,884 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front head lamp lenses fadded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light in/op

Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,721 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light in/op

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 44,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,729 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded 1st skin,not blowing

Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box slightly corroded 1st skin,not blowing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 26,779 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,667 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 VXC 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

BF55 VXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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