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BG05 MXV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 153,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 142,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,195 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,020 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,733 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure.

Child seat fitted in rear, tested as presented, seat NOT disturbed.

Rear exhaust section corroded, keep check on.

Stonechip on windscreen, offside.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn low, signs of wear on brake discs, recommend further inspection/replace.

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)

Offside front track rod end worn, slight play, recommend replace.

Stonechip on windscreen.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,541 miles

Front brake pads worn low, signs of wear on brake discs, recommend further inspection/replace.

Offside front track rod end worn, slight play, recommend replace.

Stonechip on windscreen.

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 MXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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