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MJ56 PXT

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 PXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,600 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Central front + OSR . Only one mount holding the exhaust system! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. Getting close to excessive leak! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 68,600 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold - downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No visible beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No visible beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No visible beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No visible beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Central front + OSR . Only one mount holding the exhaust system! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. Getting close to excessive leak! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 62,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,085 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 41,085 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 41,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,543 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,868 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,349 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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MJ56 PXT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ56 PXT, 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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MJ56 PXT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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