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BV05 LXC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,829 mi
Last recorded21,829 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,829 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 21,829 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,731 miles

Exhaust backbox rusty

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)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2014 18,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Exhaust rusty

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 15,657 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,664 miles

exhurst rusty

tyre side walls poor

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,486 miles

exhaust rusty

rear pads on limit

Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 2,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 2,313 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 LXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

BV05 LXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BV05 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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