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BG55 WHB

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,640 mi
Last recorded32,640 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 32,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,084 miles

Exhaust Back Box Carroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 27,084 miles

Exhaust Back Box Carroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 22,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre beginning to crack but no cord showing

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack but no cord showing

Offside front tyre beginning to crack but no cords showing

Offside rear tyre beginning to crack but no cord showing

Rear silencer corroded but no leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2014 17,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre beginning to crack but no cord showing

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack but no cord showing

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

Offside front tyre beginning to crack but no cords showing

Offside rear tyre beginning to crack but no cord showing

Rear silencer corroded but no leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 16,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,083 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 15,083 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 13,991 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,991 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 12,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,730 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 WHB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

BG55 WHB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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