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PE55 DZB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,969 mi
Last recorded45,969 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 DZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 45,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2026 45,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2025 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 36,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,733 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 23,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 23,938 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,873 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,862 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 23,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,855 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2015 23,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,776 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,478 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 22,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 19,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,848 miles

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 9 Feb 2009 7,352 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 DZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

PE55 DZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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