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2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 URL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,575 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,017 miles

both front tyres-----sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,868 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,317 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 URL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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