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BJ55 VPT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,282 mi
Last recorded48,282 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 43,146 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,584 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,088 miles

Backbox excessively corroded/rusted and deteriorated, therefore may need replacing.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,463 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,718 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 29,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,495 miles

n/s/f tyre are perished

n/s/r tyre are cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,672 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2008 8,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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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BJ55 VPT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ55 VPT, 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 BJ55 VPT registered?

BJ55 VPT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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