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BU05 XOO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,375 miles

child seat fitted in nsr

engine covers fitted

ns and os rear chassis corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,375 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted in nsr

engine covers fitted

ns and os rear chassis corroding

nsr tyre cloe to legal limit and wearing on edges

os headlamp damp

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,230 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

hi rise stop light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords main tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wear on inner and outer edfes (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

hi rise stop light not working

n/s and o/s/r brake flexi corroded

unable to check front pads properly

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,714 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,904 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,529 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,242 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 65,201 miles

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 61,447 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 61,444 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release broken

Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,950 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 47,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,422 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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BU05 XOO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BU05 XOO, 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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BU05 XOO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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