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BD55 MZW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 MZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,654 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 84,654 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,115 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded covered in underbody sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,781 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective corroded rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded covered in underbody sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,781 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 73,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,098 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,553 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,203 miles

Nearside Rear sill damage

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

ubcc/exhaust system corroded

wheels trims fitted/oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,776 miles

Both rear susspension bump stops missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2014 42,776 miles

Both rear susspension bump stops missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear susspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,024 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear susspension bump stops missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,903 miles

O/s/r susspension bump stop missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,710 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 29,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,259 miles

O/s/r susspension bump stop missing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 16,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,079 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 MZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD55 MZW, 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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BD55 MZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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