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PJ06 ZLZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ZLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 67,878 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 67,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 64,647 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Fail 26 May 2022 64,645 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 rear mountings + 1 front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring around towbar (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

fuel tank heat shield insicure

Pass 18 May 2021 60,318 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 60,318 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,197 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,284 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 54,282 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,593 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,737 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,585 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 22,128 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,178 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 ZLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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