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PJ55 RKX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 128,246 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 128,246 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,828 miles

HANGING ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL )

Nearside Rear PART WORN TYRE FITTED AS OLD AS CAR

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,828 miles

HANGING ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL )

Nearside Rear PART WORN TYRE FITTED AS OLD AS CAR

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,513 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,488 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,818 miles

Exhaust rear section clamp deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,990 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,866 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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PJ55 RKX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PJ55 RKX, 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 RKX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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