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PL06 VXS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,545 mi
Last recorded67,545 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 67,545 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 67,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,111 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,107 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,038 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,377 miles

rear exhaust silencer support broken

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer support broken

Fail 1 Mar 2013 48,157 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,801 miles

nearside rear tyre under 2mm tread depth

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,564 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VXS 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 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL06 VXS registered?

PL06 VXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is PL06 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL06 VXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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