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FG05 BWN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,960 mi
Last recorded55,960 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 55,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2018 55,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 53,977 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 50,229 miles

Rear both tyre sidewalls cracking

exh rear box outer skin corroded

exh rear hanger corroded badly

Fail 20 May 2016 50,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyre sidewalls cracking

exh rear box outer skin corroded

exh rear hanger corroded badly

Pass 8 May 2015 43,531 miles

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

rear box outer skin peeling off

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer skin peeling off

Pass 17 May 2013 36,631 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

additional centre stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 33,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 21,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,222 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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FG05 BWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG05 BWN, 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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FG05 BWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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