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PE06 TLK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,093 mi
Last recorded144,093 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 TLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underbody in various places

Fail 9 Oct 2025 144,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underbody in various places

Pass 8 Aug 2024 138,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 138,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,391 miles

n/s/r bottom ball joint dust cover cracking deteriorating

vehicle underside components dry corroding in paces

Fail 27 Jul 2023 131,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r bottom ball joint dust cover cracking deteriorating

vehicle underside components dry corroding in paces

Pass 8 Aug 2022 125,370 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread inner edge

vehicle pulls to left slightly

very slight end float in steering rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,515 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads approaching legal limit

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

vehicle pulls to left when driving straight along

very slight end float in n/s steering rack end

Fail 29 Jul 2021 118,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads approaching legal limit

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

vehicle pulls to left when driving straight along

very slight play/endfloat in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,992 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s and o/s front brakes grabbing/binding slightly

n/s door mirror has slight cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges of treads

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread and cracking deteriorating in treads

Fail 11 Aug 2020 111,992 miles

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

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

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s and o/s front brakes grabbing/binding slightly

n/s door mirror has slight cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges of treads

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread and cracking deteriorating in treads

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,171 miles

n/s/ wing mirror glass cracked not seriously effecting view to rear

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges of treads

rear exhaust strap broken corroded but still secure recommend repair asap

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,444 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly low on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly on edges of tread

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,096 miles

front brake discs slight worn with rusty lips

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,152 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,927 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,207 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 8 Nov 2010 23,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 8 Nov 2010 23,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,807 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 TLK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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