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PE56 OJH

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 OJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,094 miles

The vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,087 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

The vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 101,316 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 101,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,883 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,561 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 15 %

Engine ; oil leak , turbo area ?

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

Note ; damage n/s/r sill , o/s/r wheel arch & front grille

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 15 %

Engine ; oil leak , turbo area ?

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

Note ; damage n/s/r sill , o/s/r wheel arch & front grille

Tyres ; o/s/f & n/s/r tread at legal limit 1.6 mm , recommend replace

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,006 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 29,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 OJH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

PE56 OJH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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