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BG55 CFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,509 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,933 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,417 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n s rear tyre scuffed and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,725 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,855 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 17,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,292 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 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

BG55 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is BG55 CFJ safe to buy?

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