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PX56 SLV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,667 mi
Last recorded112,667 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 SLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 112,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 112,666 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 106,079 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2023 103,209 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 103,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 100,377 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2021 96,352 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 96,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,260 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,601 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,895 miles

All tyres surface cracking poor.

Front fog lights/tell tale not working.

Mist of oil sump gasket area.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All tyres surface cracking poor.

Front fog lights/tell tale not working.

Mist of oil sump gasket area.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 35,812 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Front wipers slightly smeary. 3.All tyres cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 33,211 miles

cracks/tears in tread area's of both front tyres

Fail 4 May 2010 33,211 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cracks/tears in tread area's of both front tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,163 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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PX56 SLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PX56 SLV, 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 PX56 SLV registered?

PX56 SLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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