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BP54 FCA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,079 mi
Last recorded62,079 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 FCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,964 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,964 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,049 miles

centre and rear silencer boxes corroding but no gas leaks

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2019 56,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre and rear silencer boxes corroding but no gas leaks

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,346 miles

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

Rear silencer very poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2017 51,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear silencer very poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,326 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,326 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,319 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin coroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn void of tread on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,262 miles

OSR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,262 miles

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

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

OSR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,299 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,357 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK RUBBER INCORRECTLY FITTED

NSR TYRE PUNCTURED

OSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

REAR BOX CORRODED

REV LIGHTS NOT WORKING

VARIOUS SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,508 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,508 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,725 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 31,725 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,383 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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BP54 FCA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP54 FCA, 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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BP54 FCA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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