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BD05 WKX

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,092 mi
Last recorded67,092 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust box outer casing has partly been re-welded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat/belts due to obstruction

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 67,085 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust box outer casing has partly been re-welded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat/belts due to obstruction

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust box outer casing has partly been re-welded

Nearside Rear Brakes noisy

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,047 miles

advise rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,297 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,297 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,255 miles

exhaust corroded and mount corroded / snapped

fluctuating brake readings

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,187 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,006 miles

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

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

exhaust part deteriated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,679 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil level low

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil level low

Pass 30 May 2013 42,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,187 miles

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

both front tyres perished,cracked on outer wall

Pass 28 May 2009 23,241 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 23,241 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 17,596 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 WKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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