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PUI 1052

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,792 mi
Last recorded148,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 1052
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 148,792 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below zone A of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 148,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near fuel tank area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below zone A of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 137,102 miles

steering rack inner joint has slight play o/s

Fail 10 Jul 2020 137,102 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging smelly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

steering rack inner joint has slight play o/s

Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 135,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 120,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PUI 1052 is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PUI 1052, 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 PUI 1052 registered?

PUI 1052 is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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