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PE55 SUY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,911 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 65,911 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,953 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

chuffing noise from engine suspect injector

front brake discs corroding inner edges

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2019 63,609 miles

both rear tyres cracking from age advise changing 175/65/14

injector chuffing

near side rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 23 May 2018 61,703 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake discs corroding inner edges

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn

service light on

Fail 22 May 2018 61,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake discs corroding inner edges

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn

service light on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,097 miles

all four tyres cracking from age

service light on

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,097 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all four tyres cracking from age

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,048 miles

all four tyres cracking from age

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,053 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 SUY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

PE55 SUY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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