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FT05 BVH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,383 mi
Last recorded91,383 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,383 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill full of water and corroded underneath paint and sealer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,948 miles

oil leak /sump rusty

underside corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak /sump rusty

underside corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,283 miles

ns headlight condensated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

ns headlight condensated

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,569 miles

exhaust corroded but no leaks at time of test

plastic wheel trims fitted on all four wheels , not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,205 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,440 miles

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,440 miles

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,142 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,142 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,709 miles

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

Oil leak

exhausy systerm is corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,244 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,753 miles

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

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

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 BVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FT05 BVH, 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 BVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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