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PF55 JZG

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,461 mi
Last recorded85,461 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 JZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 82,472 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing low-exhaust minor leak-

welding covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,472 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill holed multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres inner edges wearing low-exhaust minor leak-

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,527 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 78,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f/ link play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,102 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,102 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,551 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure.

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,334 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,334 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exh/ in poor order

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,117 miles

front tyres worn on edge-

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,788 miles

rear silencer slight deterioration.

wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,601 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 JZG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF55 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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