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AO56 ZPL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,141 mi
Last recorded57,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,141 miles

service light on

Fail 6 Jan 2021 57,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,795 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 18,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim loose but secure

Pass 28 Dec 2015 12,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 10,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,197 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 9,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,152 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2010 6,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 5,671 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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AO56 ZPL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO56 ZPL, 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 AO56 ZPL registered?

AO56 ZPL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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