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BG55 CEK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,787 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,840 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 61,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,514 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 59,514 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 57,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 56,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 56,709 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 45,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 32,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,412 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 23,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 16,019 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,399 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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BG55 CEK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG55 CEK, 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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BG55 CEK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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