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BV05 ZUD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,548 miles

cracks in rear tyre treads

Fail 12 Sep 2017 77,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres bald on inner tread

cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,402 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,733 miles

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

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

front tyres worn close to wear markers+cracked on side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 18,007 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,360 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 17,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 ZUD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

BV05 ZUD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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