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AU06 PLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 98,196 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,696 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,052 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 87,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,915 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre, age cracked and wearing low on the inside edge.

Offside Front tyre, age cracking and wearing low on the inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre, age cracking.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,474 miles

All outer tyre walls are starting to perish.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,474 miles

All outer tyre walls are starting to perish.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,057 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,214 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,238 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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AU06 PLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AU06 PLJ, 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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AU06 PLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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