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BV05 FXD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,178 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

centre stop light dont work

Fail 17 Mar 2018 76,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

centre stop light dont work

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,076 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,431 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,129 miles

rear exhaust outer skin detiorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,648 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,123 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,304 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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BV05 FXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

BV05 FXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BV05 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 FXD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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