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FT05 BVD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 75,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,982 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 63,982 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,346 miles

Both rear tyres on 3/2mm

Front brake pads wearing low

N/S/F tyre on 3mm and going bald on the inner edge

Rear wiper rubber no longer there

Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,346 miles

Both rear tyres on 3/2mm

Front brake pads wearing low

N/S/F tyre on 3mm and going bald on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper rubber no longer there

Fail 23 Aug 2011 32,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres 2mm to 3mm tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,505 miles

both rear tyres 2mm to 3mm tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,687 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,965 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 BVD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT05 BVD registered?

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

Is FT05 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT05 BVD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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