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BJ05 LYW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,395 mi
Last recorded121,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,395 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,374 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 111,373 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,228 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 102,228 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount/strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,815 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,538 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,823 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,364 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,257 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,068 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 25,951 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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BJ05 LYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ05 LYW, 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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BJ05 LYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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