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PL06 XPA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,021 mi
Last recorded90,021 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 XPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,918 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,436 miles

Both front tyres have wear to the inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,225 miles

Rear box bracket corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,541 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,515 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XPA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

PL06 XPA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2006.

Is PL06 XPA safe to buy?

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