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BG55 CEX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,372 mi
Last recorded97,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,372 miles

advise slight corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,372 miles

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

advise slight corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Surface corrosion to axle

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,093 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION DUE TO TYRE RUNNING FLAT

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION DUE TO TYRE RUNNING FLAT

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,675 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,431 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,687 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2009 26,236 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,216 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 CEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CEX, 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 BG55 CEX registered?

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

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