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BT55 NWD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 117,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,694 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,103 miles

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

fanbelt noise

nearside front wheel trim damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,719 miles

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

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

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 NWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

BT55 NWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is BT55 NWD safe to buy?

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