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BJ05 DJU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,796 mi
Last recorded49,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 42,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriating

rear nearside and offside bump stops are missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front offside inner tread is wearing

rear exhaust deteriating

rear nearside and offside bump stops are missing

front nearside inner and outer tread is wearing

Pass 31 May 2011 26,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,589 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 20,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,565 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 DJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ05 DJU, 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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What year was BJ05 DJU registered?

BJ05 DJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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