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PK55 VGJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,428 mi
Last recorded101,428 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 101,428 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 101,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

loose at rear

Pass 24 Apr 2023 94,755 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective on CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 94,751 miles

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

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted grill damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective on CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 88,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 81,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front top suspension mount thrust bearing rough and noisy.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield becoming detached.

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 May 2021 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front top suspension mount thrust bearing rough and noisy.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield becoming detached.

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 May 2020 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,113 miles

hole in rear exhaust box

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre badly cracking on edges

rear wiper blde missing

Fail 2 Mar 2018 66,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary belt snapped

hole in rear exhaust box

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre badly cracking on edges

rear wiper blde missing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,602 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

OSR tyre cracking on edges

Small hole in backbox

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,440 miles

OSR tyre cracking on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,030 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,130 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 31,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,355 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall scrubbed

two rear child seats fitted not allowing full check of seat belts

Fail 16 Feb 2010 25,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wall scrubbed

two rear child seats fitted not allowing full check of seat belts

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,981 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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PK55 VGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK55 VGJ, 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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PK55 VGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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