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PJ06 XBB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 116,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,065 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become fully detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hangers and exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 109,065 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become fully detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hangers and exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 98,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 91,880 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 91,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,257 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Noise from throttle/mas air flow body

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 83,257 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Noise from throttle/mas air flow body

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,786 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Feb 2017 75,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,838 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,838 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,555 miles

front brake pads appear low but discs are worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 52,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pads appear low but discs are worn

o/s/r brake rubbing

water in n/s head light

Fail 24 Feb 2011 40,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and pads appear low

light in top of rear window not working

large cuts in both front tyre side walls and worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and pads appear low

light in top of rear window not working

large cuts in both front tyre side walls and worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,060 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 XBB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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