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PE56 KZL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,098 mi
Last recorded37,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 KZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 37,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 31,966 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing binding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 31,966 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing binding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear tyres deteriorated/cracked due to age 2003-12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 29,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear tyres deteriorated/cracked due to age 2003-12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 24,514 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,597 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 19,399 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 19,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 10,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 10,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 9,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,245 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 5,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 2,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,719 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 KZL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

PE56 KZL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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