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MM05 PDV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 PDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,471 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 106,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. / front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill below rear door not secured to inner sill , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 101,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,859 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 94,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,947 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 86,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 82,448 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,120 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 81,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,508 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,508 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,965 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,201 miles

Offside front outer cv boot losing grease from small end

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 58,993 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

damage to front bumper and no. plate

front brake discs worn and pads low

rear exhaust mtg bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,993 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

damage to front bumper and no. plate

front brake discs worn and pads low

rear exhaust mtg bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,673 miles

(PRS)centre stop lamp not working

(PRS)nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,736 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up+starting to wear out of shape

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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MM05 PDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MM05 PDV, 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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MM05 PDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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