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PF06 PBX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,297 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 715,275 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,425 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,823 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,431 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 54,415 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,851 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,851 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads apear low unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 30,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads apear low unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2009 20,828 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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PF06 PBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PF06 PBX, 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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PF06 PBX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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