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BT54 VVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,237 mi
Last recorded129,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 129,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 77,316 miles

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

Offside Front door handle loose

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

Fail 31 May 2023 77,316 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door handle loose

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,164 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,659 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,097 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy

front brake discs worn

slight split o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 19,893 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 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT54 VVJ, 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 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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