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VO05 DBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,593 mi
Last recorded159,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 159,593 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 158,442 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 158,442 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 155,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 155,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended behind seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,313 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 147,313 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 143,855 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 135,493 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 126,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between middle section and rear (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,346 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,346 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,195 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 77,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlight level adjusters on number 2

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,472 miles

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

headlight level adjusters on number 2

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,680 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster on number 2

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns rear tyre tread weaing uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,680 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster on number 2

ns rear tyre tread weaing uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,605 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge and worn to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,448 miles

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

slight cut in ns rear tyre tread

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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VO05 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VO05 DBZ, 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 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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