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PJ56 NYB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 NYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 92,830 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front sun visors loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine/gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake lever needs adjusting

Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,815 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s sun visors loose

Front n/sand o/s wiper blades held on by plastic ties

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 92,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s sun visors loose

Front n/sand o/s wiper blades held on by plastic ties

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,329 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 90,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,094 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 85,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,318 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,610 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,965 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,975 miles

osr spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut in nsf tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

osr spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,693 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking / aged & on 3mm

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 8,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,083 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 22,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,942 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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PJ56 NYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NYB, 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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PJ56 NYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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