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BG05 XUR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 111,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,706 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

Nearside Front Body wing slight accident damage

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 109,706 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

Nearside Front Body wing slight accident damage

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,239 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER SUFACES

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,474 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

boot does not open

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,677 miles

Child'seat fitted

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

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,677 miles

Child'seat fitted

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,205 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,353 miles

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 65,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,211 miles

bonnett stay clip broken

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 58,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnett stay clip broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,528 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 51,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,414 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,479 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 36,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,190 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,190 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,392 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 XUR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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