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BD05 MSO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 111,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 110,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 110,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 109,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 107,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 107,525 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 105,239 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 96,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,269 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 81,732 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,732 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,830 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 16 May 2011 73,830 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 27 May 2010 62,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers slight smearing

Fail 27 May 2010 62,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 26 May 2009 48,832 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

small split to end of nearside front wiper blade

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 27 May 2008 37,313 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 MSO 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 80%.

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

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