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SH05 BBO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,143 mi
Last recorded69,143 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 69,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 68,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise replace (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 66,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 66,380 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,338 miles

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

Rear sill corroded o/s/r

Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear sill corroded o/s/r

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Corrected at time of test (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Corrected at time of test (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,076 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded and lipped on inner faces. advise full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,677 miles

Front and rear tyre walls cracking not to cords.

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,879 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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SH05 BBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH05 BBO, 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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SH05 BBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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