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CA05 BFY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,278 mi
Last recorded55,278 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 55,278 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2025 55,278 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 53,457 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 53,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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 29 Dec 2023 52,323 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 52,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 49,983 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,700 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 47,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,908 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 43,435 miles

Central Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 41,586 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 31 Mar 2018 41,586 miles

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

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,594 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,594 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,539 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 May 2015 31,702 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,411 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 23,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,651 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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CA05 BFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CA05 BFY, 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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CA05 BFY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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