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PIJ 8261

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,218 mi
Last recorded40,218 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 8261
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,370 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 34,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,532 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 32,532 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 30,330 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 30,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,181 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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PIJ 8261 is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PIJ 8261, 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 PIJ 8261 registered?

PIJ 8261 is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is PIJ 8261 safe to buy?

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