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BG55 OTE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

243,253 mi
Last recorded243,253 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 243,253 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 235,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 235,841 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,794 miles

175/60x14 tyres fitted front 165/65x14 tyres fitted rear

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer and mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,601 miles

rear exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,543 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,949 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,602 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 OTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

BG55 OTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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