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WD54 BZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,144 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,286 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,109 miles

3rd brake light not working

unable to fully inspect nsr adult belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

3rd brake light not working

osf wiper deteriated but clearing screen

unable to fully inspect nsr adult belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,224 miles

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in ns and os headlamps but not affecting light output or beam image

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in ns and os headlamps but not affecting light output or beam image

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,618 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

os and ns head lamps condensated but not reducing or affecting beam pattern

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorating at rear

os and ns head lamps condensated but not reducing or affecting beam pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,300 miles

nsf tyre worn on legal limit on inner edge

osf and nsf headlamps condensated but not affecting beam pattern

passenger air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on legal limit on inner edge

osf and nsf headlamps condensated but not affecting beam pattern

passenger air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,923 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,250 miles

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

osf and nsf tyres worn on legal limit

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,937 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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WD54 BZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 WD54 BZJ, 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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WD54 BZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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