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BW05 CHK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,896 mi
Last recorded65,896 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 CHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,906 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,972 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,262 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,315 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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BW05 CHK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BW05 CHK, 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 BW05 CHK registered?

BW05 CHK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is BW05 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 CHK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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