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BD05 XHS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,972 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,972 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 81,473 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 81,405 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 71,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 61,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper split.

Pass 9 May 2011 47,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,598 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 22,752 miles

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

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 XHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

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

Is BD05 XHS safe to buy?

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