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BG05 KYB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

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

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

engine stabilizer resting on support beam

Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

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

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

engine stabilizer resting on support beam

Pass 8 May 2019 78,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2019 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,910 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 57,257 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 52,327 miles

n/s/r amber indicator faded

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod slight wear

o/s/f lower sill damaged

o/s/r brake caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop

Fail 1 May 2014 52,327 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded/slight leak

n/s/r amber indicator faded

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod slight wear

o/s/f lower sill damaged

o/s/r brake caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop

rear exhaust silencer corroded/slight leakk

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,012 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres 2mm

exhaust tail box rusty

o/s/r hand brake arm not returning to its stop

o/s/r indicator faded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Apr 2013 42,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres 2mm

exhaust tail box rusty

o/s/r hand brake arm not returning to its stop

o/s/r indicator faded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 3 May 2012 33,796 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 5 May 2011 23,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,050 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 KYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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