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AF06 PHJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,478 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,311 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,947 miles

diff seal leak

Fail 28 Aug 2018 65,947 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

diff seal leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,249 miles

195/50/16/88v dunlop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

rear exhaust silencer and mounting strap corroded

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,640 miles

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

o/s/f tyre poor

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 44,301 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded but not blowing

NSF tyre has damage to inner sidewall but no cords exposed and no distortion of tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,787 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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AF06 PHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF06 PHJ, 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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AF06 PHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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