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BD55 TXB

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,536 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jun 2023 118,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 107,363 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 89,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 76,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,310 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is worn

offside rear tyre is perishing

rear high level stop lamp does not work

Pass 3 May 2017 70,874 miles

exhaust downpipe lower mount to engine is fractured(broken)

high level stop light does not work

nearside front tyre edges of tread are worn close to limit (2mm)

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread is worn to limit (1.7mm)

Fail 3 May 2017 70,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling anti roll bar link ball joint fouling wheel arch cover (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail 2 x bolts loose (6.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

exhaust downpipe lower mount to engine is fractured(broken)

high level stop light does not work

nearside front tyre edges of tread are worn close to limit (2mm)

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread is worn to limit (1.7mm)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,369 miles

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spare tyre worn to cords

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

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

center exhaust mount insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,628 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

nsf wiper balde split on end

osf wiper blade slight smearing

rear tyres perished on side walls due to age (2005)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,610 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nsf wiper balde split on end

osf wiper blade slight smearing

rear tyres perished on side walls due to age (2005)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,622 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 23,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,780 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 TXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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