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PJ06 XBW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,017 mi
Last recorded140,017 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 140,017 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,075 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 133,395 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 133,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear end going towards front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 129,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 125,320 miles

transmission noisy??

Fail 11 May 2017 125,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

transmission noisy??

Pass 10 May 2016 119,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

timing belt??

Fail 29 Apr 2015 113,670 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 97,663 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 86,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 86,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspect gearbox thrust bearing to be worn. Noise.

Fail 16 May 2012 74,663 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 61,971 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 49,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,228 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 XBW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ06 XBW, 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 XBW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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