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BG05 KXP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 89,635 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 87,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,009 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 81,222 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,257 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,626 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,079 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL CUT DAMAGED, NOT TO CORDS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR SILENCER BODY SKIN CORRODED.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 62,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL CUT DAMAGED, NOT TO CORDS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR SILENCER BODY SKIN CORRODED.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,475 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 29,464 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 29,464 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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BG05 KXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KXP, 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 KXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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