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PE05 AEP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,632 mi
Last recorded69,632 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 69,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,453 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 57,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,384 miles

all 4 tyres, age cracked all over

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,098 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,411 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,137 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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PE05 AEP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE05 AEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 AEP registered?

PE05 AEP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is PE05 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 AEP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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