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PN56 JJF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,866 mi
Last recorded51,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 JJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,684 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshoner (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 48,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshoner (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,682 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exoust croded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 41,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 37,795 miles

Stop lamp not working Mid (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 32,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,684 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 25,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,060 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 15,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,372 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 10,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,333 miles

check noise on rear brakes

Fail 25 May 2011 8,333 miles

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

check noise on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,577 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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PN56 JJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PN56 JJF, 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 PN56 JJF registered?

PN56 JJF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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