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BD55 SFE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 105,660 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belts mouldy

Fail 31 Jan 2014 105,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belts mouldy

Fail 2 Jan 2014 105,654 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,669 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 86,664 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,305 miles

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Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,214 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 SFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

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

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