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SA55 BFY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,517 mi
Last recorded57,517 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,517 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,516 miles

Centre Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,163 miles

exhaust backbox is spliting but not blowing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 38,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust rear silencer condition deteriorated

nearside front inner wheelarch liner loose

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust rear silencer condition deteriorated

nearside front inner wheelarch liner loose

Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,371 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,184 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING THIN

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

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

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