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MJ56 PYX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,765 mi
Last recorded143,765 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 PYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,765 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 143,553 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Exhaust mounting defective Front gearbox bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temperature sensor in housing disconnected

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,668 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Sep 2017 135,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,942 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 123,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,949 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s brake discs early corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,949 miles

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

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

o/s n/s brake discs early corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,453 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 PYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ56 PYX, 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 PYX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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