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PE54 RMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,319 mi
Last recorded134,319 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 RMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,319 miles

Offside Front light lense broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 134,319 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front light lense broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,140 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 120,681 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 104,133 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 104,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 96,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,193 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on side walls

Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,750 miles

both front tyres are worn very low on inner edges(strong advise)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,389 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 64,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,101 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,892 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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PE54 RMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PE54 RMZ, 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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PE54 RMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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