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VO05 DBV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,113 mi
Last recorded149,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,113 miles

Offside Front headlight lens getting very discoloured and staring to reduce beam output

Fail 7 Jan 2019 149,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine too high readings (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate very discoloured (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front both wipers rubbers torn

Offside Front headlight lens getting very discoloured and staring to reduce beam output

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,766 miles

Front both tyre inner treads wearing

Fail 8 Jan 2018 139,764 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint when shaker plate operated (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front both tyre inner treads wearing

Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,117 miles

Central offside outer sill getting weak

Front number plate starting to discolour

Rear both brake flex hoses metal end slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 130,113 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner brake disc surfaces very badly corroded and reduced braking surface area (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking out of brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central offside outer sill getting weak

Front number plate starting to discolour

Rear both brake flex hoses metal end slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,927 miles

Front both brake disc inner surfaces getting very corroded and reducing brake surface area

Fail 6 Jan 2016 121,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both brake disc inner surfaces getting very corroded and reducing brake surface area

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,545 miles

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 107,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,499 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,925 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brakes binding slighty

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,786 miles

O/s/f tyre has a small cut on sidewall not showing any cords

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,108 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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VO05 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO05 DBV, 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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VO05 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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