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PE56 FBX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,332 mi
Last recorded104,332 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp excessively cloudy, unable to read beam on tester. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp excessively cloudy, unable to read beam on tester. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak, possibly from water pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both antiroll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from both driveshaft seals on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Turbo heat shield slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,843 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth is on 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate broken. (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Turbo heatshield loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 94,843 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth is on 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate broken. (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Turbo heatshield loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,342 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS NOT VISIBLE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,176 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 81,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,644 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,588 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,662 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 FBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

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

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