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BJ05 DGY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,723 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 50,723 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,667 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 50,490 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 50,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,225 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 50,225 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,877 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 49,877 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres cracking and deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls and cracking

Pass 6 May 2016 49,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracked+ perished also worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked+ perished also worn inner edge

n/s/front wheel slightly binding

o/s/f and o/s/rear indicators showing white light

rear coil spring's corroded in places

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,431 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

front wipers poor and smearing screen

nearside front tyre cracking and deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,444 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Apr 2014 47,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,458 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,559 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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BJ05 DGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ05 DGY, 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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BJ05 DGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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