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BV05 FXO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,029 mi
Last recorded41,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside Front - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 38,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack but no cord showing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack but no cord showing

Pass 18 May 2016 36,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2015 35,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 35,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,099 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 33,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 33,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 32,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 32,097 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,147 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,277 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 FXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

BV05 FXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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