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BV05 EPA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,533 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,109 miles

Central Front exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,766 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare , rotation for n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 79,754 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare , rotation for n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,507 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,326 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (corroded)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,651 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,081 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,755 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 23,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,670 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BV05 EPA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BV05 EPA, 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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BV05 EPA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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