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BG55 OTB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,889 mi
Last recorded114,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 114,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 114,889 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release reciver missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,610 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jan 2015 109,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 84,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,461 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 OTB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

BG55 OTB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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