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PJ55 YSB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,213 mi
Last recorded69,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 69,213 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 69,176 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 63,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,398 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,698 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 43,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,217 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 35,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,645 miles

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

adv on both front tyers have light crackes all over tyers

adv on both rear tyers have light crackes all over tyers

Fail 5 Dec 2011 13,645 miles

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

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

adv on both front tyers have light crackes all over tyers

adv on both rear tyers have light crackes all over tyers

Fail 12 Nov 2010 14,309 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,926 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 6,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 3,707 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YSB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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