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BD05 AAF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 105,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 94,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,946 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 85,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,546 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 66,544 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 61,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Front windscreen scratch on driver view

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

Fail 23 May 2016 61,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Front windscreen scratch on driver view

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 56,411 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 48,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine noise belts ?

Pass 23 May 2012 41,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 41,429 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 33,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades split

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2010 27,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 24 May 2010 27,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 29 May 2009 20,046 miles

off side front shoc absorber slightly damp

Fail 29 May 2009 20,046 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front shoc absorber slightly damp

Pass 2 May 2008 15,356 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber leaking

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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BD05 AAF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BD05 AAF, 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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BD05 AAF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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