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BD55 UKC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,955 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 88,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 88,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 84,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,379 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,275 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 74,275 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 28,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,430 miles

bonnet stay broken

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 UKC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 UKC registered?

BD55 UKC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is BD55 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 UKC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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