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FG55 BZT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,998 mi
Last recorded48,998 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 43,898 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,602 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,698 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front windscreen damaged by wiper blade

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,968 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,548 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,197 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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FG55 BZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG55 BZT, 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 FG55 BZT registered?

FG55 BZT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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