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PE55 DYX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,267 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,594 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,911 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,219 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,052 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2008 12,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

PE55 DYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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