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BD05 XHH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,390 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,390 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread getting low and slight cracking

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cant see front brake pads through wheel/trim

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,423 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,843 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,703 miles

OIL LEAK

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

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

items removed from drivers view

Fail 2 Jun 2016 65,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OIL LEAK

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

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,375 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight bind rear wheels

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,907 miles

rack noisy monitor

rear no.plate disc/front 0/s n/s discs worn braking 50% INNER face RECOMMEND REPLACED/engine NOISE clutch RELEASE bearing MONITOR/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp /sub frames rusty/slight BIND 0/s rear wheel REQ A

Fail 27 Jun 2013 48,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rack noisy monitor

rear no.plate disc/front 0/s n/s discs worn braking 50% INNER face RECOMMEND REPLACED/engine NOISE clutch RELEASE bearing MONITOR/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp /sub frames rusty/slight BIND 0/s rear wheel REQ A

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,116 miles

front 0/s n/s discs worn RECOMMEND REPLACED/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/front sub frame rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rear 0/s n/s tyres well down perished walls MONITOR/reverse lights INOP/rear blade torn/rear no.plate disc

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,508 miles

rear no.plate disc/front discs cworn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/rack noisy monitor

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,529 miles

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

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,684 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 XHH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XHH, 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 XHH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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