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PE56 CWO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,033 mi
Last recorded46,033 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2024 46,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under-body suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 43,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant open fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,107 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,279 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,279 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,415 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,401 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE HOSES FLEXIS CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALL

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,805 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALL

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 31,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALL

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,215 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 29,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,503 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,706 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD AND ON SIDE WALLS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,002 miles

REAR TYRES DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,002 miles

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

REAR TYRES DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,598 miles

O/S/F O/S/R & N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERRISHED

Fail 22 Aug 2012 18,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F O/S/R & N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERRISHED

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,710 miles

N/S WIPERBLADE SPLIT

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 16 Aug 2011 15,710 miles

N/S WIPERBLADE SPLIT

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,984 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 12,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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PE56 CWO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE56 CWO, 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 PE56 CWO registered?

PE56 CWO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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