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BD05 ABU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,302 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,388 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,669 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,557 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,474 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,317 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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BD05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ABU, 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 BD05 ABU registered?

BD05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ABU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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