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PJ55 EMK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,311 mi
Last recorded115,311 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (both silencer outer skins deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 68,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deterioted (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,859 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,859 miles

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

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 5 Sep 2015 48,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,709 miles

r/n/s suspension bumpstop missing

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,272 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

backbox outer skin rusted through

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,964 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear offside , rear nearside tyre walls cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2010 29,602 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear offside , rear nearside tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 244,484 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,723 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 19,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EMK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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