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MD55 PYG

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 PYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 81,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,839 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,626 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 72,624 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Number plate light (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 57,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,036 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,830 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 16,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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MD55 PYG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MD55 PYG, 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 MD55 PYG registered?

MD55 PYG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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