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EK55 PKJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 123,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 117,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is void on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2017 112,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is void on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,686 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box has loose baffles. noise.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 104,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box has loose baffles. noise.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,362 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

some binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,264 miles

Both front tyres bald on the inner edges.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 66,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres bald on the inner edges.

O/S Rack gaiter twisted.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,512 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,648 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 29,648 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,072 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,880 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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EK55 PKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK55 PKJ, 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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EK55 PKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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