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CX06 PYT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,257 mi
Last recorded104,257 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 PYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,257 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,119 miles

Oil leak corroded sump ()

Rear bump stop missing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak corroded sump ()

Rear bump stop missing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,544 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 71,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspention bumpstops missing

Pass 14 Feb 2015 52,923 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 52,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noice on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 43,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,756 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,782 miles

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Front exhaust metal mounting bracket one side fractured but still secure

Slight cuts in tread area on N/S Rear tyre

Slight engine oil leak

Two nails in N/S rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 16,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CX06 PYT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CX06 PYT, 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 CX06 PYT registered?

CX06 PYT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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