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PE55 OEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,456 mi
Last recorded67,456 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 OEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 67,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 66,716 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 66,716 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,725 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 63,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,937 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,098 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,464 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 35,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,260 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,712 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 OEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE55 OEJ registered?

PE55 OEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for PE55 OEJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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