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BG55 YUS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,002 miles

rear flexi hoses corroding / n/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak / corrosion on rear springs / rear bump stops missing / slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 10 Oct 2018 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear flexi hoses corroding / n/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak / corrosion on rear springs / rear bump stops missing / slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,778 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 78,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 77,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,031 miles

rear exhaust section getting weak.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust section getting weak.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,623 miles

slight play in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,544 miles

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

cooling fan vibrating badly!!!

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,204 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 YUS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUS, 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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BG55 YUS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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