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BT05 LFN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

137,225 mi
Last recorded137,225 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Injector chuffing slightly

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

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

sills corroded slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,652 miles

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

Auxiliary belt noise

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 135,649 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt noise

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 134,033 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 134,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn badly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 132,099 miles

Emissions not tested very excessive black smoke, likely to damage equipment. noise from crank pulley area. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 129,553 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 126,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not enough adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 123,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear holes excessive blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock tyre fouling against plastic wheel arch trim (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,165 miles

Front brake disc look worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 101,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner c.v boot insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc look worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,249 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle/rear section heavily corroded in places

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,381 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle/rear section heavily corroded in places

nearside front brake disc heavily worn

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,641 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: both front wiper blades split and smearing screen slightly

nearside front tyre on 2mm with outer side wall damage and perishing in places

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm,perishing and has a nail in the tread next to a puncture repair

offside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and perishing in places

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and perishing in places

Pass 27 May 2008 17,813 miles

2 x small nails in n/s/r tyre (suspect not punctured)

small cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Fail 27 May 2008 17,813 miles

2 x small nails in n/s/r tyre (suspect not punctured)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cuts in both front tyre outer walls

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 LFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BT05 LFN, 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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BT05 LFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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