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BD55 SDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,007 mi
Last recorded81,007 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,658 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,456 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspect intermitant fault on number plate lights but worked at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,641 miles

all four tyres perished on side walls

front wipers torn

n/s/rear bump stop missing

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,022 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 SDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

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

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