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AD54 BWB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill back half (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill back half (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,893 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills at rear scabby and weak

Fail 28 Jan 2021 81,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills at rear scabby and weak

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both outer sills at rear very scabby

Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both outer sills at rear very scabby

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 68,000 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,488 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,720 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,032 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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AD54 BWB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD54 BWB, 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 AD54 BWB registered?

AD54 BWB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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