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SX05 BFM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,082 mi
Last recorded80,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 72,453 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 72,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,505 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 66,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 66,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. may have fault on locking catch (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,594 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,631 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,617 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,124 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 31,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer slightly detiorated

rear tyres cracking/ perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,579 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,282 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,506 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,799 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 20,733 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 20,733 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SX05 BFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX05 BFM, 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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SX05 BFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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