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BD55 TWE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 53,188 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,598 miles

BOTH front head lamp lenses worn / misty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Spring fouling body when jacked up?

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 41,596 miles

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

BOTH front head lamp lenses worn / misty

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Spring fouling body when jacked up?

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,070 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,848 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,520 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 TWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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