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PE55 OHC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 68,639 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wrong type pinch bolt used

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop!!

Offside Outer sill corroded!!

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

front number plate poor condition!!

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,641 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,221 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,509 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,509 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,844 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 35,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brakes are binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake Bind

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Fail 20 Dec 2011 27,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake Bind

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Perished (Sidewall)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished (Sidewall)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished (Sidewall)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,565 miles

front wipers split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,793 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 14,790 miles

Nearside Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,297 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 OHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OHC, 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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PE55 OHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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