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BT05 EVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,624 mi
Last recorded62,624 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,624 miles

front tyres worn uneven on inside edge

noise from timing belt area

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2020 62,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres worn uneven on inside edge

noise from timing belt area

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,860 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 49,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,534 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,811 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,250 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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BT05 EVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT05 EVJ, 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 BT05 EVJ registered?

BT05 EVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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