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PE06 HVW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 HVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 104,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,074 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nsf strut top bearing stiffness

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,554 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 87,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,439 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,611 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhuast hanger broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,143 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 39,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,510 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged not through to core

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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PE06 HVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 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 PE06 HVW, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE06 HVW registered?

PE06 HVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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