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PJ56 KLE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 KLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi/backbox outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2024 87,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi/backbox outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,904 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 66,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,896 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

r/o/s suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,526 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,839 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,620 miles

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

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

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

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,927 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,613 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 18,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PJ56 KLE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PJ56 KLE, 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 PJ56 KLE registered?

PJ56 KLE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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