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HD54 BVG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 100,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,978 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ENGINE OIL SUMP

Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ENGINE OIL SUMP

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

light corrosion on both front hubs and calipers

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

light corrosion on both front hubs and calipers

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,349 miles

All Four Tyres showing signs of perishing inner wall

Both Front suspension units corroded

Engine Light on

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear under body has slight surface corrosion by coil spring top mount

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,342 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Front suspension units corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,691 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 86,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,982 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,451 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 80,904 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 43,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,936 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HD54 BVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HD54 BVG, 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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HD54 BVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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