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FT05 BLF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,566 mi
Last recorded109,566 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,566 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 109,566 miles

Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,770 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 104,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 21 Jul 2017 95,194 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Engine oil leak

Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing nearside and offside

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,194 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Engine oil leak

Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing nearside and offside

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,619 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,649 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket snaped

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,119 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,677 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 99,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 90,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 4 Aug 2008 52,183 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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FT05 BLF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FT05 BLF, 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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FT05 BLF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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