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PJ56 GLF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,230 mi
Last recorded30,230 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 GLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 30,230 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 29,825 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 29,825 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advisory only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 29,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advisory only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box weld from the pipe to box starting to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 26,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 26,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,885 miles

Offside Front door body trim coming away from fixings

Offside Rear rear door trim loose from fixings

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 21,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 19,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,594 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 16,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 6,816 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 6,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,129 miles

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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PJ56 GLF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ56 GLF, 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 PJ56 GLF registered?

PJ56 GLF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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