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BG55 CEU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,839 mi
Last recorded146,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 146,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,765 miles

Central Exhaust support bracket snapped, system remains adequately supported.

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 135,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Central Exhaust support bracket snapped, system remains adequately supported.

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 119,658 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting strap loose

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leakage from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,540 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s number plate lamp insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,059 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 90,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,823 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer mounting bracket broken/adrift

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,662 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 25 Mar 2010 36,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 36,081 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear wiper blades split

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 CEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG55 CEU, 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 CEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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