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VU05 PBX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,016 mi
Last recorded124,016 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 124,016 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2022 124,016 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 119,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,884 miles

Nearside Front headlight glass faded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 107,884 miles

Nearside Front headlight glass faded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 95,386 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc's lipped and worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,306 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,306 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,839 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,766 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,764 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,822 miles

offside front tyre worn off smooth on inner edge of tread

outer casings of rear silencer corroding away

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,426 miles

slight wear and deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front mudflap damaged and loose

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,476 miles

nearside front mudflap damaged and loose

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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VU05 PBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 PBX, 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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VU05 PBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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