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BD05 XHX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,770 mi
Last recorded118,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,518 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 106,518 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,007 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

light switch has a lot of movement

Fail 31 May 2018 95,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer casing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

light switch has a lot of movement

Pass 30 May 2017 89,614 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 86,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 83,177 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeled

Pass 29 May 2014 79,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear registration plates slightly insecure

light damage present nearside front tyre outer sidewall

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (corrosion)

Fail 29 May 2014 79,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear registration plates slightly insecure

light damage present nearside front tyre outer sidewall

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (corrosion)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,343 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 60,337 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 50,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 50,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,081 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 XHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

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

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