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PE55 CTU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,339 mi
Last recorded90,339 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Worn to inner and outer edges (175/65TR14)

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

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

Offside Rear Worn below 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 63,397 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,397 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 55,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,178 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brak light inop

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 22,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,577 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 CTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

PE55 CTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is PE55 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 CTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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