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BD54 TMX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,212 mi
Last recorded107,212 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 TMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,212 miles

Central exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective 1x front + 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,212 miles

Central exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective 1x front + 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,242 miles

1x front + 1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated of the ground

Fail 7 Sep 2017 98,242 miles

1x front + 1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated of the ground

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,439 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Centre + rear exhaust silencers corroded / deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 88,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced down on effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Centre + rear exhaust silencers corroded / deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,631 miles

1x rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1x rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,991 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

wheel alignment check

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box outer skin poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,045 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box outer skin poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,889 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,863 miles

front tyres low

Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,524 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,385 miles

condensation in offside rear light unit

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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BD54 TMX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD54 TMX, 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 BD54 TMX registered?

BD54 TMX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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