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PN56 LNZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,615 mi
Last recorded154,615 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 154,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 146,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 140,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 140,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 127,646 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 127,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 124,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 116,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion.

Pass 19 May 2018 109,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 109,394 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 101,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 93,524 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 93,524 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 86,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 74,112 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 74,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,713 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,775 miles

front brake discs lipped,front brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,213 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LNZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PN56 LNZ, 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 PN56 LNZ registered?

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

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