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PE56 RZS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 RZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,595 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,595 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Oct 2016 96,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and has nails (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and outer edge has cracked ply cord not viseable (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil has leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,544 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,116 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 86,116 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RZS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

PE56 RZS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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