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BD05 MRU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,182 mi
Last recorded59,182 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc axle

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,458 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,509 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,378 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,830 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,277 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 38,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/age cracks

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 38,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/age cracks

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/age cracks

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 33,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,227 miles

exhausr rear box poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,659 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,986 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 MRU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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