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BD05 BSV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 103,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder +hanging from mirror ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and broken away inside original underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder +hanging from mirror ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,108 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,108 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,146 miles

Front Oil leak oil pressure switch leaking ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,072 miles

BONNET CABLE BROKEN BUT IS STILL SECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SILENCER CORRODED@BLOWING SLIGHTLY (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 75,072 miles

BONNET CABLE BROKEN BUT IS STILL SECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SILENCER CORRODED@BLOWING SLIGHTLY (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,152 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,835 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 66,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,295 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2011 57,886 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

High level brake lamp not working, no evidence was seen of it being wired.

Nearside inner driveshaft boot has been leaking grease

Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

High level brake lamp not working, no evidence was seen of it being wired.

Nearside inner driveshaft boot has been leaking grease

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,759 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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