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SO05 BXG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,076 mi
Last recorded31,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 BXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,010 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front indicators near white

N/S/F brake flexi pipe loose

Outer skin corroded & falling off exhaust back box

Slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 23,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 23,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

high level brakelight inop

n/s/r tyre slow puncture

o/s/f tyre worn but still within legal requirments

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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SO05 BXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO05 BXG, 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 SO05 BXG registered?

SO05 BXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SO05 BXG safe to buy?

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