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BG05 DAN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,365 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,349 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroaded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroaded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 57,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 53,787 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,920 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,811 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 44,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracks apearing in side wall

Pass 3 May 2011 33,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,086 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 31,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 27,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,187 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,187 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 DAN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAN, 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 DAN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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