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BG05 MXT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,959 mi
Last recorded60,959 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 57,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,075 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 50,451 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,428 miles

front discs slightly worn

slight wear o/s front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,009 miles

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

Offside Front tyre out of shape,slight stepping

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 36,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre out of shape,slight stepping

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,832 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm also scrubbed and with cracks not showing cords! (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,619 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 14,621 miles

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

advise front brake discs corroding slightly

advise nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,621 miles

advise front brake discs corroding slightly

advise nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,398 miles

advise sidewall cracking slightly near side rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 10,517 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,723 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 MXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MXT, 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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What year was BG05 MXT registered?

BG05 MXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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