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PJ06 MXB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,488 mi
Last recorded120,488 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 120,488 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear underbody corroded

both rear shockers corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2020 120,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear underbody corroded

both rear shockers corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,789 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 103,616 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 103,616 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,414 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 97,087 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2016 97,087 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,430 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 73,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,301 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 84,301 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,825 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 78,717 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 78,717 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,765 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,927 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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PJ06 MXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ06 MXB, 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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PJ06 MXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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