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PE56 FCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,607 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 58,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 57,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,376 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 53,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,812 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,253 miles

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

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,759 miles

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,729 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket corroded

n/s/f tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,256 miles

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

exhaust back box strap corroded

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,747 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 FCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE56 FCZ registered?

PE56 FCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is PE56 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 FCZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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