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DF05 BHU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,514 mi
Last recorded49,514 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 49,514 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,749 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,912 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 41,911 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 37,687 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 37,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 32,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,134 miles

front tyres worn edges too limits 175/65r14

Pass 27 May 2014 23,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 18,098 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED 175/64R14

Pass 14 May 2011 15,582 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 17 May 2010 13,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,487 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked/nail in tread pattern

Pass 19 May 2008 7,662 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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DF05 BHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DF05 BHU, 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 DF05 BHU registered?

DF05 BHU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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