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BJ54 ZBD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 51,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 39,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 35,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,695 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 33,695 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 31,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,651 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 29,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,696 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 18,384 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 16,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2010 13,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,790 miles

o/s wiper clip damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2009 12,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper clip damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2008 11,271 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Jan 2008 11,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper split

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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BJ54 ZBD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BJ54 ZBD, 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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BJ54 ZBD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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