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RO05 BGC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,973 mi
Last recorded68,973 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 BGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2021 68,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,477 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock absorber's corroded

both front tyre starting to perish between tread

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

under body starting to corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock absorber's corroded

both front tyre starting to perish between tread

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

under body starting to corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,409 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,595 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,594 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,287 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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RO05 BGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO05 BGC, 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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RO05 BGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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