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BJ05 DKF

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,537 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,521 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 98,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

there is 2 different tyre sizes on vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mounting noisy when steering turned side to side.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,716 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,266 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,263 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 23,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 22,286 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

engine check light on

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,430 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 DKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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