2006 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PJ06 XBB
2006 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2006. Recorded mileage 116,209 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ06 XBB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 116,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ06 XBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C3 (PJ06 XBB) between April 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
PJ06 XBB Mileage History
- 28/04/200922,060 mi
- 25/02/201027,274 mi+5,214 mi
- 24/02/201140,669 mi+13,395 mi
- 24/02/201140,669 mi
- 22/02/201252,555 mi+11,886 mi
- 23/02/201252,555 mi
- 05/11/201257,365 mi+4,810 mi
- 29/01/201461,021 mi+3,656 mi
- 31/12/201466,014 mi+4,993 mi
- 28/01/201671,838 mi+5,824 mi
- 28/01/201671,838 mi
- 07/02/201775,786 mi+3,948 mi
- 07/02/201775,786 mi
- 15/05/201883,257 mi+7,471 mi
- 15/05/201883,257 mi
- 29/05/201991,879 mi+8,622 mi
- 29/05/201991,880 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/202398,196 mi+6,316 mi
- 18/02/202398,196 mi
- 05/03/2024103,013 mi+4,817 mi
- 05/03/2025109,065 mi+6,052 mi
- 05/03/2025109,065 mi
- 28/02/2026116,209 mi+7,144 mi
Average of roughly 5,591 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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