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BD55 TUH

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

128,833 mi
Last recorded128,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,833 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 128,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,003 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 128,001 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 126,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 126,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,945 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low ,worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 125,945 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low ,worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,598 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,443 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 118,443 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 110,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 May 2018 110,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2017 99,367 miles

Both drive shaft oil seals leaking gearbox oil

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 May 2017 99,367 miles

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

Both drive shaft oil seals leaking gearbox oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 87,633 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,384 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,384 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,962 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,624 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2010 35,624 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 22,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,323 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 TUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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