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PL06 XVC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 111,502 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 111,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 99,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Dec 2013 84,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 69,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,537 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 XVC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

PL06 XVC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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