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BG55 FPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,178 mi
Last recorded79,178 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,682 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,074 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,289 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,771 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,354 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2011 45,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engin oil level low

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Spare tyre defective

Wipers judder

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 30,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,816 miles

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

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 FPJ 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 66.7%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

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

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