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PF54 BPZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 BPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,704 miles

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

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

both headlamps poor image

centre exhaust leaking and corroded

front exhaust mounting detached

Fail 7 Nov 2025 97,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamps poor image

centre exhaust leaking and corroded

front exhaust mounting detached

Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,777 miles

both headlamps poor image

Fail 4 Nov 2024 93,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

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

both headlamps poor image

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,211 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps poor image

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front head lamps poor imaged

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,930 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability suspension top mounting rubber broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability suspension top mounting rubber splitting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,447 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various bulbs/repeater bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,799 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various bulbs faded colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various bulbs faded colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,962 miles

Nearside Front Accident damage to nearside wing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near inner edge ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable posistion ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable posistion ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,033 miles

exhaust system corroded+fouling bodywork

Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded+fouling bodywork

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,306 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 52,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,720 miles

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

both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,878 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,168 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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PF54 BPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PF54 BPZ, 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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PF54 BPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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