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HJ05 BCU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,883 miles

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

high level brake light not working

offside front wiper has split end

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,180 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Coolant reservoir empty

High mounted brake light not working

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 104,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant reservoir empty

Both rear bump stops missing

High mounted brake light not working

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,655 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisy pulley,tensioner on offside off engine?

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box quite cororded.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,556 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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HJ05 BCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ05 BCU, 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 HJ05 BCU registered?

HJ05 BCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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