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PL06 ABX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,814 mi
Last recorded123,814 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 ABX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,814 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 123,814 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,721 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 120,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,129 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 115,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,865 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 110,865 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condition of brake pads could not be seen due to the design of wheels & wheel trims

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

condition of brake pads could not be seen due to the design of wheels & wheel trims

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,923 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 67,919 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

parking brake lever slight travel

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,038 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,997 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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PL06 ABX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PL06 ABX, 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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PL06 ABX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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