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BJ05 XWP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,779 mi
Last recorded73,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,779 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 65,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,643 miles

bonnet release lever insecure

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 59,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,432 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 49,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,273 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,818 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,792 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn and slight cut on sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,978 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn and slight cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2010 20,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,878 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 XWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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