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PN56 FHW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,585 mi
Last recorded111,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 111,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,456 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,424 miles

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 27 Nov 2021 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,288 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,610 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 90,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,468 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,475 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,931 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,334 miles

n/s/f shoka damp

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,503 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 62,503 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,404 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,404 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,886 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,884 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,526 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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PN56 FHW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PN56 FHW, 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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PN56 FHW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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