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BT54 LBE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,597 mi
Last recorded84,597 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 84,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,139 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 79,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,690 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) staying on.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,124 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) staying on.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,077 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,457 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,303 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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BT54 LBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT54 LBE, 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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BT54 LBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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