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BV05 LRE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,701 mi
Last recorded136,701 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,637 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 127,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & one strap broken (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,683 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,450 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,873 miles

Oil leak

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,612 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

o/s wiper blade split at ends and smearing screen

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

slight play in steering tie rods

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

o/s wiper blade split at ends and smearing screen

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

slight play in steering tie rods

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,481 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 64,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,176 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 LRE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LRE, 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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BV05 LRE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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