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BT55 WDD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,342 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 67,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,938 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,053 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,705 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,639 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,476 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,476 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,267 miles

both rear tyres are perrished

Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,264 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s rear are perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,372 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 21,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,212 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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BT55 WDD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 WDD, 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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BT55 WDD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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