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BD55 GRU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,468 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,751 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 GRU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD55 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 GRU registered?

BD55 GRU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is BD55 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 GRU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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