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BV05 LRL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,328 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,364 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 27,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,515 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 LRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

BV05 LRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BV05 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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