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BW05 KHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 116,642 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,802 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,540 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 KHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BW05 KHJ, 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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BW05 KHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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