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BG05 MWD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,611 mi
Last recorded66,611 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight rough rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight rough rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 56,025 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,057 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking to both front tyres

wear to front brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,180 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 98,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 46,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 38,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,472 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre close to limit

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 MWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MWD, 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 MWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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