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LS55 BFA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,350 mi
Last recorded164,350 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 164,350 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 164,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 152,856 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 140,132 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

indicator stalk worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,132 miles

indicator stalk worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,666 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 120,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,649 miles

Near side h/lamp condesation inside

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,649 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Near side h/lamp condesation inside

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 78,707 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,141 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Emissions high and smokey

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,673 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,259 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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LS55 BFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS55 BFA, 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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LS55 BFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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