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BD05 XHL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,841 mi
Last recorded36,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 36,841 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,188 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,202 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,496 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 29,901 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 28,581 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2017 26,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 23,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 12,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,396 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 XHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

BD05 XHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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