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BG55 YVF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,542 mi
Last recorded65,542 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,542 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 65,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen craked (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,212 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,880 miles

Rear osr light unit cracked

both front seat belts slow on return

exhaust corroded

unable to see front or rear brake pads with wheels on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,880 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear osr light unit cracked

both front seat belts slow on return

exhaust corroded

remove items from screen

unable to see front or rear brake pads with wheels on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,157 miles

advise on nearside front a/r/b link arm

exhaust system corroded / outer casing split / flaking

offside rear tyre becoming out of shape advise to replace 185 / 60 / 15

offside rear tyre becoming slightly cracked / perished

Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre flat spotted 185 / 60 / 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint a/r/b link arm ball joints worn (steel) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure brake hose deteriorated / bulged in many places (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking brake hose damp / leaking internal under rubber cover (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise on nearside front a/r/b link arm

both rear tyres becoming cracked / perished

exhaust system corroded / outer casing split / flaking

offside rear tyre becoming out of shape advise to replace 185 / 60 / 15

strong advise to replace offside front brake hose due to condition of nearside hose

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,905 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN / LIPPED / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / BRAKES JUST WITHIN OUT OF BALANCE LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE DISCS / PADS (VENTED)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SPLIT

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,817 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 185 / 60 / 15 H

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING / DETERIORATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,296 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wiper blades split

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,476 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,907 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 YVF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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