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BD05 FWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 115,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 115,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,057 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 111,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,870 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,115 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,255 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 FWZ 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 77.8%.

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

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