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DP51 RAE

2021 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,043 mi
Last recorded24,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C324,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP51 RAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 24,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 18,733 miles

Advise both front rear wishbone bushes perished cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2025 27,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 27,491 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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DP51 RAE is a 2021 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,928 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 DP51 RAE, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DP51 RAE?

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What year was DP51 RAE registered?

DP51 RAE is a 2021 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2021.

Is DP51 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP51 RAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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