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PE06 HWS

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,201 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 85,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70r14 fitted to nsr 175/65r14 fitted to all other wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s front inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2018 76,557 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,865 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,865 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,702 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,798 miles

Oil leak

noise from fan belt area

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Driveshafts corroding

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components slightly corroding

Front brake discs slightly lipped but not seriously weakend

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

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings but no roughness

Whine from cambelt/auxillary belt area?

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroding

High level stop lamp not working

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Very light rumble from both rear wheel bearings but no roughness

Whine from offside of engine cambelt/auxillary belt area?

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,845 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

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

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

Whine from engine,further investigation required?

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop lamp not working

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HWS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWS, 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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PE06 HWS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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