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SA55 BFX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,927 mi
Last recorded116,927 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,806 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,888 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,888 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Aug 2008 44,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from driveshaft seals

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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SA55 BFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA55 BFX, 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 SA55 BFX registered?

SA55 BFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SA55 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 BFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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