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SM05 BHV

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,667 mi
Last recorded32,667 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,667 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,584 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded and hanger broken off

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,616 miles

front discs slightly worn

near side wiper torn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,650 miles

advise exhaust back box heavily coroded

advise front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,650 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise exhaust back box heavily coroded

advise front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,619 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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SM05 BHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SM05 BHV, 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 SM05 BHV registered?

SM05 BHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 BHV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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