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PE56 FBV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,191 mi
Last recorded121,191 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,191 miles

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

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

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 117,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 108,612 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot worn ,split or damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body and panel damage /exposed plastic trim fixings

Fail 19 Jul 2019 100,702 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot worn ,split or damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body and panel damage /exposed plastic trim fixings

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,007 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,004 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wheel of a different size. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rusty. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus worn below 1.6 mm ( DANGEROUS ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split round walls and tread edge and bulged. ( DANGEROUS ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on tread edge.

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,151 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,231 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted to o/s / n/s rear seats

o/s rear tyre perishing in treads

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2013 72,097 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 72,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,900 miles

o/s / n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,027 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,791 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 FBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE56 FBV, 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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PE56 FBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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