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PE56 RZA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 RZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,455 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,376 miles

Oil sump corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,814 miles

Oil sump corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,814 miles

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

Oil sump corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper starting to split slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper starting to split slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,142 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewall Cracked But Cords Not Exposed

Offside Rear Sidewall Cracked But Cords Not Exposed

Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sidewall Cracked But Cords Not Exposed

Offside Rear Sidewall Cracked But Cords Not Exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,465 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 52,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,724 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,875 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear

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 RZA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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