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PF55 NPV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 NPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

o/s/r outer sill weakening

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light inop

o/s/r outer sill weakening

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,986 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light inop

o/s/r outer sill weakening

Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,194 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,779 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 107,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edges raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,817 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,268 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,611 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipe clip insecure

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 NPV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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