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PE56 FNC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,479 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,913 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,913 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,486 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,821 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,316 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 52,950 miles

Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,871 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,758 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing the screem

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,112 miles

front wipers starting to tear at ends but not affecting efficiency

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 FNC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

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