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BG05 RXM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,823 mi
Last recorded69,823 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,823 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,803 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp in-operative

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

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits injector limit (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp in-operative

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

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,698 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 21,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,807 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 17,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 15,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet catch worn

Pass 22 May 2009 13,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,876 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 RXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

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

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