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FT05 BVB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,346 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 92,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

noise from engine pulley area

Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,485 miles

Electrical wiring insecure offside front abs sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

noise from engine pulley area

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,353 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,978 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,990 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT05 BVB, 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 FT05 BVB registered?

FT05 BVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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