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DE05 BHL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 79,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 72,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,198 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,912 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,912 miles

exhaust back box corroded

hi-level stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,494 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,483 miles

chip in windscreen...high level stop inop...corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,050 miles

CORROSION TO REAR BOX.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,062 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,924 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,924 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,480 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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DE05 BHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE05 BHL, 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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DE05 BHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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