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PL06 HYP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,877 mi
Last recorded59,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 HYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,877 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 59,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 49,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,678 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 41,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 37,805 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 37,805 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,916 miles

Offside Rear Lower exhaust box strap/mount corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,063 miles

rear silencer support strap broken

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 29,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 15,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 15,229 miles

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 11,752 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 HYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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