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P19 MAY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 MAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills near axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust in very rusty condition

Pass 17 Jun 2025 76,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 74,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 72,127 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,382 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 67,945 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 65,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,659 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,451 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 30,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,200 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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P19 MAY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P19 MAY, 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 P19 MAY registered?

P19 MAY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is P19 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 MAY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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