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PJ55 ZHT

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 176 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 176 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,438 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 73,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,882 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 66,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,482 miles

service light on indicating due a service

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

service light on indicating due a service

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,695 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 47,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,472 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,244 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 26,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 17,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 12,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,479 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 7,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,648 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 ZHT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZHT, 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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What year was PJ55 ZHT registered?

PJ55 ZHT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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