2005 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · BD05 XHG
2005 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 58,942 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 XHG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2024
- 58,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 XHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (BD05 XHG) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BD05 XHG Mileage History
- 26/03/202254,353 mi
- 15/03/202356,914 mi+2,561 mi
- 25/03/202458,942 mi+2,028 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
The 1.4-litre TU-series 8-valve petrol engine suffers from external oil weeping from the front-left corner of the cylinder head gasket (above the alternator). Over time, coolant and oil passages can cross-contaminate, causing overheating and mayonnaise-like emulsification under the oil filler cap.
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