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PE06 MZV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,132 mi
Last recorded104,132 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 MZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 104,132 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,084 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (nearside and offside) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (top mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (nearside and offside) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer (cv boot starting to leak grease)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside, on inside edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,148 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,707 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,500 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 53,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,973 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 18,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,528 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 MZV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

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

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