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PN56 PVX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,719 mi
Last recorded132,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 132,719 miles

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

child seat

slight coolant leak

Fail 13 Apr 2019 132,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

child seat

slight coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight leak from an injector seal

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,610 miles

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

Slight leak from an injector seal

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,753 miles

near side front brake dragging very slightly

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2010 29,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,026 miles

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

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

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 PVX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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