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BW54 BPF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,915 mi
Last recorded85,915 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,915 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 71,992 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,265 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 62,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,611 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f/ wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,065 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 43,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,062 miles

pads not checked

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pads not checked

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,007 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,007 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear seat belt securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,212 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,395 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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BW54 BPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW54 BPF, 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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BW54 BPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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