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PJ56 VWF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,211 mi
Last recorded93,211 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 93,211 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 79,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 70,170 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,141 miles

Various corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components / solid at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Various corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components / solid at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,044 miles

Rear chassis and suspension components various corroding soli at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,336 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 58,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,667 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,369 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 29,550 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 VWF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ56 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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