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BV05 LPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,040 mi
Last recorded47,040 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,812 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 29,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,517 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 14,279 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,994 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 LPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

BV05 LPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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