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PE55 CSU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,256 mi
Last recorded45,256 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 45,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 40,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 33,135 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 27,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 23,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,122 miles

tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 10,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,280 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,486 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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PE55 CSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE55 CSU, 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 PE55 CSU registered?

PE55 CSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is PE55 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 CSU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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