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BV05 LUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,402 miles

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

back box corroded

bonnet prop missing

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 31,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,884 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 12,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,015 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 LUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

BV05 LUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BV05 LUJ safe to buy?

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