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BD55 DMF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,346 mi
Last recorded80,346 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

front bumper damaged

injector seals leaking

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

front bumper damaged

injector seals leaking

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 74,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 64,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,846 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear outside door handle missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,846 miles

Oil leak

offside rear outside door handle missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,881 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,041 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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BD55 DMF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD55 DMF, 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 BD55 DMF registered?

BD55 DMF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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