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PE54 UZV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 52,179 miles

battery insecure

Fail 8 May 2012 52,149 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 18 May 2011 50,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,999 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,018 miles

front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 13,027 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front headlamp aim is just within tolerance.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the front screen.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,027 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front headlamp aim is just within tolerance.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the front screen.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 9,399 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 UZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PE54 UZV, 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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What year was PE54 UZV registered?

PE54 UZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is PE54 UZV safe to buy?

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