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PF05 ZBR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 81,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front top suspension top mounts slight play noisy when rotated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front springs rubbing on body

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front springs rubbing on body

Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,272 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,039 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 56,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,381 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2018 44,924 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 41,381 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 36,838 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 36,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,514 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 27,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 27,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 22,661 miles

Front Wiper Blades Worn, Juddering Over The Screen & Split.

Rear Wiper Blade Is Split.

Fail 20 May 2013 22,661 miles

Front Wiper Blades Worn, Juddering Over The Screen & Split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wiper Blade Is Split.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,875 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,874 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,028 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,546 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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PF05 ZBR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PF05 ZBR, 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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PF05 ZBR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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