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LV55 BFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,215 mi
Last recorded115,215 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 115,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,364 miles

cut in the nsf tyre sdiewall

high level brake light not working

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f wish bone bush spliting

Fail 17 Aug 2017 95,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cut in the nsf tyre sdiewall

high level brake light not working

n/s/f wish bone bush spliting

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f wish bone bush spliting

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,371 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear coil springs corroding

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,261 miles

Offside Front headlamp unit condensated

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

n/s drop link has play resulting in movement

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,991 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,765 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,441 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,177 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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LV55 BFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV55 BFJ, 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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LV55 BFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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