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FG05 BWP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 116,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,640 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 111,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting strap rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,210 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 94,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,370 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner face New discs rqd (3.5.1i)

Rear Strap on silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,066 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,688 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

tyre size on front axle different to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,015 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres low tread/perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres low tread/perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,538 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Apr 2011 34,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,350 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 BWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWP, 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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What year was FG05 BWP registered?

FG05 BWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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