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BD05 LXV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

parking brake travel high

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

scratch to windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2019 58,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring loom (4.11 (a) (i))

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

nearside front brake hose loose in clip

parking brake travel high

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

scratch to windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 42,423 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 42,423 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 37,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 33,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,674 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2012 25,674 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,096 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 23,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 20,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,444 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 17,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,265 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 17,260 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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 LXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

BD05 LXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is BD05 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 LXV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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