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BG05 MWC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,993 mi
Last recorded45,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 45,993 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 45,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,350 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 MWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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