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BG05 ABN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,533 mi
Last recorded59,533 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ABN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 59,533 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,533 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 53,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,097 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2021 19,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,445 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror, glass loose ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror, glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror glass insecure

rear service & parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,619 miles

back box outter skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,012 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,925 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,925 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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BG05 ABN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG05 ABN, 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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BG05 ABN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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