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BG55 CME

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,882 mi
Last recorded74,882 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 74,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,150 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,767 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 69,767 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,780 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,780 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,907 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,408 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,841 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,675 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,689 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 CME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 CME, 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 CME registered?

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

Is BG55 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 CME shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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