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BJ05 DKV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,737 mi
Last recorded93,737 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 87,704 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 27 Apr 2016 71,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,211 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 DKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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