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PE05 BNL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,372 mi
Last recorded143,372 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,372 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 143,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 136,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 136,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 130,395 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 124,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand,not binding on roller brake test,advise inspection.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,592 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,962 miles

front brake discs are corroded and scored, but not affecting brake readings.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bacb box very corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,724 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,512 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,360 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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PE05 BNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PE05 BNL, 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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PE05 BNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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