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PE56 CXK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,541 mi
Last recorded101,541 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 CXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 2 Sep 2015 80,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,361 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,341 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,590 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 38,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,052 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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PE56 CXK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

PE56 CXK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is PE56 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 CXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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