CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG05 RWL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 69,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,881 miles

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,164 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,040 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2013 48,140 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,140 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 41,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,988 miles

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

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

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 35,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 21,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,985 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,985 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG05 RWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG05 RWL?

You can check the full history of BG05 RWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG05 RWL registered?

BG05 RWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BG05 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 RWL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG05 RWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG05 RWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.