MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine is slightly noisy
nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread and is close to legal minimum (will need attention soon)
oil light intermettently comes on on idle
rear exhaust box is heavily corroded
engine is slightly noisy
nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread and is close to legal minimum (will need attention soon)
oil light intermettently comes on on idle
rear exhaust box is heavily corroded
Exhaust corroded
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside rear seatbelt sluggish to return
Oil lamp illuminated intermittently at idle (Oil level ok)
Steering/ignition lock not working?
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust corroded
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear seatbelt sluggish to return
Oil lamp illuminated intermittently at idle (Oil level ok)
Steering/ignition lock not working?
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear seatbelt sluggish to return
rear exhaust badly corroded
offside rear seatbelt sluggish to return
rear exhaust badly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCRATCHED
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV05 FVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 BV05 FVP, 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 BV05 FVP registered?
BV05 FVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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