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BD55 SBO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,476 mi
Last recorded63,476 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,476 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 35,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyre outer sidewalls badly cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2012 24,504 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyre outer sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,594 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 16,569 miles

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

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

nsf and osf wiper blades torn on ends , but clearing screen .

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,569 miles

nsf and osf wiper blades torn on ends , but clearing screen .

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 10,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,477 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 SBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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