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BD05 FXM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,512 mi
Last recorded79,512 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,512 miles

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

front pads worn

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and clamp corroded to extent that not holding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front pads worn

Nearside Front worn inside edge close to cord exposure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,562 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play on top ball joint of drop link (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,562 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play on top ball joint of drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,931 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre badly worn inner edge, recommend replace

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,562 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,562 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,114 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nsr tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,469 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 FXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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