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AE56 ZNJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,859 mi
Last recorded121,859 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

windscreen damaged slightly but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,423 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,555 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 14,555 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,550 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 6,549 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split

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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AE56 ZNJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE56 ZNJ, 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 AE56 ZNJ registered?

AE56 ZNJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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