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LB05 BFK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 112,585 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,928 miles

both headlight aim on slightly poor

both rear brake slightly binding

hand brake lever high

n/s/f top mount has play on limit

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,292 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 10 Jan 2024 102,287 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,361 miles

both head light aims poor

Fail 12 Jan 2023 99,361 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

both head light aims poor

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,287 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2022 96,284 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight unit poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,742 miles

both head light aims poor

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,171 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 28 Dec 2017 79,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 79,832 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,214 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center stop light still not working

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

center stop light still not working

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,202 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly deteriorated (7.1.2)

center stop light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,019 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,126 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 55,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger front wheel trim damaged

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,862 miles

drivers seatbelt webbing in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,983 miles

nearside front hub cap damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,588 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,261 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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LB05 BFK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LB05 BFK, 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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LB05 BFK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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