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PJ55 XAF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 XAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle to rear sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very thin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very thin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,099 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 70,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,179 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 61,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 53,280 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn

Front Sump Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn (175/65/14)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,613 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,746 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 35,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,273 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

exhaust broken

exhaust heavily corroded

knocking on front of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,971 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 21,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 16,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,081 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 9,858 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,626 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 7,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XAF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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