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CE05 BZO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,817 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,447 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,018 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 72,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front and both rear tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,834 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,788 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,542 miles

O/S/F TYRE CUT NEAR TO CORD, BUT LESS THAN 25mm.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,074 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,563 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,162 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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CE05 BZO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CE05 BZO, 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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CE05 BZO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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