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PE06 KJF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 KJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 108,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi not welded properly. Half welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,802 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 107,801 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,115 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 104,933 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 102,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,088 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 95,460 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 9 May 2018 95,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 May 2017 91,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 91,629 miles

Stop lamp not working All three (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 88,090 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,235 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,821 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,758 miles

NSF tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge.

NSR tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

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

OSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,758 miles

NSF tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge.

NSR tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

OSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,360 miles

Auxillary belt cracking slightly.

NSF wiper blade split.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,360 miles

Auxillary belt cracking slightly.

NSF wiper blade split.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,712 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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PE06 KJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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