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BJ05 DPZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,975 mi
Last recorded73,975 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,637 miles

exhaust rear box rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,826 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,429 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer badly rusted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 51,802 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust/centre box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,400 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 35,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F wiper blade split

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F wiper blade split

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,135 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 23,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,514 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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