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BG55 FPU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,059 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,059 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure DAMAGED SHARP EDGE (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,305 miles

all 4 tyre treads low

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,835 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,864 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 FPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

BG55 FPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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