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BT55 BGV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,921 mi
Last recorded96,921 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 96,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 96,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,541 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,541 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 79,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,138 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edges

exhaust system front bracket broken/de-welded. but system secure

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,084 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 74,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,632 miles

1.o/s rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,635 miles

bottom engine mount has movement

Pass 24 May 2012 50,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,125 miles

all discs corroded due to standing lack of use

Pass 17 May 2010 36,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,201 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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BT55 BGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT55 BGV, 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 BT55 BGV registered?

BT55 BGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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