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FV05 BWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,050 mi
Last recorded106,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald, (4.1.E.1)

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

front grill is missing but not leaving any sharp edges but coolant pipes are exposed

Fail 11 Jul 2017 105,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald, (4.1.E.1)

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

front grill is missing but not leaving any sharp edges but coolant pipes are exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,698 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 93,684 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,526 miles

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

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

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 14 Jul 2014 67,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 67,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front discs poor

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,947 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,970 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,970 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

near/side and off/side front discs worn

off/side rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,772 miles

condensation in off/side headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV05 BWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV05 BWJ, 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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FV05 BWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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