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PF55 HBA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,877 mi
Last recorded142,877 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 HBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 142,877 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 142,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 138,275 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 138,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,022 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 133,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,006 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Rear wiper blade split.

oil leak.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,006 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Rear wiper blade split.

oil leak.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2014 103,212 miles

o/s front windscreen washer jet requires adjusting slightly.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 103,105 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front windscreen washer jet requires adjusting slightly.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,897 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,022 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 66,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,803 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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PF55 HBA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PF55 HBA, 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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PF55 HBA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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