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BD55 SBX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 94,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,679 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 88,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,033 miles

Severe engine oil leak.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket can be welded (7.1.1)

Severe engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,966 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 29,966 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,271 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,203 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,960 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,960 miles

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

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 SBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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