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AD05 TBX

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,994 mi
Last recorded91,994 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,994 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,453 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,833 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 90,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,557 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner and outer sills including wheel arch holed, sill covers fitted, unable to determine extend of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner and outer sills including wheel arch holed, sill covers fitted, unable to determine extend of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,391 miles

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

Offside Front Steering gaiter damp

Oil leak ()

Outer Sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering gaiter damp

Oil leak ()

Outer Sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre stop light inoperative.

Winter tyres fitted to rear and worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,855 miles

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

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

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

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,855 miles

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bulging to both rear tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBX, 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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AD05 TBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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