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DE05 UPS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 97,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on its limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 95,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 94,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 3 May 2022 93,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 18 May 2021 92,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 19 May 2020 91,518 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 May 2019 90,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 7 May 2019 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 May 2018 89,020 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 3 May 2017 87,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres are heavily cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 May 2016 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre wall and tread cracking

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre wall and tread cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 80,091 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 80,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,971 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,060 miles

moisture in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

moisture in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,980 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 May 2008 36,861 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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DE05 UPS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE05 UPS, 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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DE05 UPS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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