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PJ55 ABZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ABZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,041 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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 1 Jul 2019 69,530 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,231 miles

ECU tied to coolant hose

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,231 miles

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

ECU tied to coolant hose

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,051 miles

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,051 miles

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

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,373 miles

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

Nearside front, Offside front and the Nearside rear tyre have cut/ craking in the side wall but showing cords.

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

Pass 23 May 2012 21,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,434 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,971 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 8,971 miles

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

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 ABZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ABZ, 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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PJ55 ABZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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