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BG05 KXT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,211 mi
Last recorded46,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,211 miles

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

some imbalance - rear service brake efforts

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,138 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,138 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,759 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 35,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

center brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,129 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 29,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high handbrake travel

rear exaust silencer is starting to deteriorate (outer casing)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high handbrake travel

rear exaust silencer is starting to deteriorate (outer casing)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,256 miles

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

coolant level in expansion tank below minimum mark

Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,256 miles

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

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

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

coolant level in expansion tank below minimum mark

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,579 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 13,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 KXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KXT, 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 KXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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