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PG05 FVE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,380 mi
Last recorded93,380 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 FVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,380 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,108 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,061 miles

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

advise nsf and nsr tyres perished

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,061 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nsf and nsr tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,911 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 76,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,899 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 66,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,042 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 1 Feb 2017 66,034 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 66,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broke (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,971 miles

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,447 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,447 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,605 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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PG05 FVE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PG05 FVE, 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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PG05 FVE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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