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BP54 LGV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,943 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,715 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,106 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,940 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

N/S R BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 4 Feb 2009 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

N/S R BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 7 Feb 2008 48,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,458 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 LGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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