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PE06 XOU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,445 mi
Last recorded110,445 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 XOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 98,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 87,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 87,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,220 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 82,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 75,588 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,263 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust strap broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,122 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 23,097 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,751 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 XOU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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