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AD05 TBU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,668 mi
Last recorded58,668 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 55,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,509 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 50,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,956 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 45,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,891 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,056 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 37,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure strap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,122 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,550 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,396 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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AD05 TBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD05 TBU, 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 AD05 TBU registered?

AD05 TBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 TBU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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