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CX55 BDE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,546 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,231 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2020 91,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,011 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,611 miles

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,745 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,435 miles

wiper blades torn

Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wiper blades torn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,624 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,971 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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CX55 BDE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CX55 BDE, 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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What year was CX55 BDE registered?

CX55 BDE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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