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PN05 ZBU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 70,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,640 miles

small oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 65,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,062 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED AND SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE BOX

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED AND SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE BOX

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,534 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 60,534 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,315 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,628 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 52,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,688 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,227 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 exhaust outer sink corroded replace soon

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,133 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)

back box outer skin correded but still ok.

nearside front lower corner of the bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

back box outer skin correded but still ok.

nearside front lower corner of the bumper damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,537 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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PN05 ZBU 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 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 PN05 ZBU, 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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What year was PN05 ZBU registered?

PN05 ZBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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