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PF54 BVH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,409 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 84,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 79,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,274 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 77,227 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 73,790 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,654 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 70,653 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2020 67,677 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,559 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,171 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 61,171 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 57,316 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,591 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 47,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,270 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 41,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,018 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 27,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,759 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 BVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 BVH, 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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What year was PF54 BVH registered?

PF54 BVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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