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FA05 BZW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,695 mi
Last recorded159,695 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 159,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 158,329 miles

offside rear sill has had a weld repair

Fail 1 Sep 2021 158,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear sill has had a weld repair

Pass 19 Aug 2020 152,984 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 152,984 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2x fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sil (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sil (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 152,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,198 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 117,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,488 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,968 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r/ n/s/r/ wheels binding

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,273 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,153 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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FA05 BZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FA05 BZW, 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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FA05 BZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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