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PN56 JMX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,689 mi
Last recorded74,689 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 JMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 74,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,951 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,172 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Water cap missing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Water cap missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tracking? (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tracking? (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2012 36,034 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,901 miles

rear tailgate wiper blade worn out/front wiper blades split on en ds but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Oct 2010 21,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,537 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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PN56 JMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN56 JMX, 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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PN56 JMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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