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PJ55 YDP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,958 miles

Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 119,958 miles

Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

only just met lambda emissions

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged but still secure with no sharp edges.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 112,767 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged but still secure with no sharp edges.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,571 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Feb 2018 107,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,377 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Slight noise on o/s rear bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

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

Slight noise on o/s rear bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,277 miles

Timing belt due for replacement at 80,000 miles

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,451 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links causing knock on suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,912 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 60,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,234 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 YDP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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