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BV05 HUY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,066 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 54,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,682 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,608 miles

both front headlights in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,435 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,556 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,894 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,252 miles

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

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

inner brake discs corroding

offside front head light poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,096 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,102 miles

Nearside 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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BV05 HUY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

BV05 HUY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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