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PN55 VJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,327 mi
Last recorded35,327 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks no plies showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks no plies showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 35,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Very hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deeply cracked around both edges , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deeply cracked around both edges , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,657 miles

Highline brakelight out

NS wiper blade split on outer end

Rear exhaust connection blowing

Rear tyres cracking on edges

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2023 33,987 miles

Front bottom ball joint rubber bushes split

Rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,417 miles

Front bottom ball joint rubber bushes split

Fail 16 Feb 2022 33,417 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing where the new rear exhaust meets the old center exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bottom ball joint rubber bushes split

Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,963 miles

Highline brakelight out

Fail 11 Feb 2021 32,963 miles

Highline brakelight out

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure hanging down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,302 miles

Exhaust back box metal strap corroded away - exhaust secure

High line brake light out

OSF bottom ball joint rubber bush split

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,179 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective body band corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 28,179 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective body band corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,712 miles

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

Offside Wiper starting to smear.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,536 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,911 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Feb 2015 20,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high vis/centre stop light inop

nearside front tyre side wall poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2013 14,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

high vis/centre stop light inop

nearside front tyre side wall poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 4,273 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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PN55 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PN55 VJZ, 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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PN55 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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