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BG05 RXB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,292 mi
Last recorded86,292 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,292 miles

child seat at nearside rear and offside rear

offside inner wing cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2014 86,292 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat at nearside rear and offside rear

exhaust boxes corroded and slightly blowing

front discs worn

offside inner wing cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2013 76,020 miles

Both rear indicator lamps loosing amber colour

Both side indicator repeater lights loosing amber colour

Child seat in n/s/f and n/s/r (seat belts only visually checked)

Front brake pads limited vision

Fuel low level light on

Inner faces of front brake discs getting corroded

N/s/f tyre starting to wear thin on outer egde

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust section outer casing very corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,020 miles

Both rear indicator lamps loosing amber colour

Both side indicator repeater lights loosing amber colour

Child seat in n/s/f and n/s/r (seat belts only visually checked)

Front brake pads limited vision

Fuel low level light on

Inner faces of front brake discs getting corroded

N/s/f tyre starting to wear thin on outer egde

Rear exhaust section outer casing very corroded but not leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,486 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,553 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,401 miles

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

all wiper blades worn

engine management lamp lit

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,682 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,919 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 RXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

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

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