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BP54 LHN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,458 mi
Last recorded84,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 LHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 84,458 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot switch intermittent

Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 80,647 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper blade scrap

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2021 69,391 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 62,918 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 56,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,930 miles

advise exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,065 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 38,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,983 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,098 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 12,098 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,707 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 9,707 miles

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

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

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 LHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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