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DF05 BVU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 69,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,339 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mounting bearing not smooth rotation

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 63,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top strut mounting bearing not smooth rotation

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,873 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,511 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,711 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked mirror but not effecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,297 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,946 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 BVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

DF05 BVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DF05 BVU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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