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MT05 BDU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 103,713 miles

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

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

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

coolant contaminated

Pass 17 May 2018 87,726 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 87,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 74,033 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 74,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

175/65/14

Pass 25 May 2016 64,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 64,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,083 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 27 May 2014 43,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

side wall of tyres starting to crack

Fail 26 Apr 2013 41,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,804 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall staring to crack.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre 2mm & outer wall starting to crack.

Offside wiper blade spoiler catching on windscreen.

Rear exhaust section lightly corroded.

Pass 12 May 2008 16,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside wiper blade spoiler hitting screen when opperated.

Fail 12 May 2008 16,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OIL level low.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside wiper blade spoiler hitting screen when opperated.

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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MT05 BDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT05 BDU, 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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MT05 BDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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