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BV55 UXU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,044 mi
Last recorded111,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,044 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 111,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,606 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 May 2015 90,720 miles

hazey pattern to both headlights

Fail 14 May 2015 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hazey pattern to both headlights

Pass 9 May 2014 77,722 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting brocken exhaust secure and outer skin corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 77,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting brocken exhaust secure and outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 67,751 miles

service indicator on tell tale

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 9 May 2013 67,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service indicator on tell tale

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 31 May 2012 59,806 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,085 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 51,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BV55 UXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV55 UXU, 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 BV55 UXU registered?

BV55 UXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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