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BG05 RVP

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,650 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,950 miles

both front tyrers wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyrers wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,713 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 58,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 44,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,133 miles

Both front top strut mounts slightly notchy

N/S/R tyre slightly unevan ware

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 RVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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