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BP54 FUT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 FUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,323 miles

Front tyres slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp condensation causing no image at the start of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 93,353 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,757 miles

front suspension top mounts noisy

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension top mounts noisy

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,082 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 29,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,926 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,899 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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BP54 FUT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP54 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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