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PL06 VXM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,435 mi
Last recorded151,435 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,432 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,991 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 142,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,185 miles

Front Water leak.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 133,185 miles

Front Water leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,043 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 109,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,180 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,422 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,913 miles

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

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 VXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXM, 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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What year was PL06 VXM registered?

PL06 VXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is PL06 VXM safe to buy?

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