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MM05 BNV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,191 mi
Last recorded93,191 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,191 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center/ Rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,248 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 78,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,574 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,091 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,091 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear adult belt visaul inspection only due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear adult belt visaul inspection only due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,998 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,998 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,128 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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MM05 BNV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM05 BNV, 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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MM05 BNV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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