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PJ55 AAU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,941 mi
Last recorded119,941 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 AAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,941 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,870 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,055 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

no 3 injector loosing compression

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,806 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,409 miles

rear exhaust tail section poor.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,366 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 53,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,789 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 46,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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PJ55 AAU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ55 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 AAU registered?

PJ55 AAU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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