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WM54 BMV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 88,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp condensated

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,208 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very slight wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very slight wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,323 miles

Centre & rear exhaust box sections slightly corroded/deteriorating ( Outer skins ).

Offside front headlamp has condensation build up on inside of lens , slightly reducing light output.

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside & front of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,507 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,588 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 10,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 7,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 6,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 4,722 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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WM54 BMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WM54 BMV, 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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WM54 BMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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