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BV05 LRF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,317 mi
Last recorded80,317 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,317 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top ball joint cover slight split (2.4.G.2)

rear drum brakes brake squeal-require service

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top ball joint cover slight split (2.4.G.2)

rear drum brakes brake squeal-require service

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,938 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,828 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

offside registration light a little dull

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,627 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre worn below 3mm

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,627 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre worn below 3mm

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,038 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,115 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,780 miles

Both front tyres 2mm

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 31,780 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres 2mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,965 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 LRF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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