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BT05 OHD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,573 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 75,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,365 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 60,365 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 50,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight movement in drivers steering wheel air bag

Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,050 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight movement in drivers steering wheel air bag

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,119 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,034 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perihed

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,350 miles

all tyres are slightly perished

both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 10 May 2013 44,118 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,026 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 33,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2010 22,433 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,673 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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BT05 OHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT05 OHD, 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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BT05 OHD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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