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BD55 TVN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,149 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,146 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust support bracket broken.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,073 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 31,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,711 miles

nearside front tyre outerwall damage (not to cords)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 25,711 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outerwall damage (not to cords)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,562 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 15,606 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 TVN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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