CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV05 VBG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,439 mi
Last recorded91,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,298 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2023 89,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2022 87,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 83,166 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,947 miles

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,947 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,000 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,723 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 58,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 30,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front and rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2008 16,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV05 VBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FV05 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV05 VBG?

You can check the full history of FV05 VBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV05 VBG registered?

FV05 VBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is FV05 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 VBG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV05 VBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV05 VBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.