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AU06 ZBE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 ZBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,674 miles

exhaust mounts are corroded

near mirror glass missing

near side front anti roll bar drop link worn

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear shock absorber leaking

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 100,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounts are corroded

near mirror glass missing

near side front anti roll bar drop link worn

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear shock absorber leaking

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,438 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 74,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,865 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,573 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front wiper blades split slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,527 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

damage to nearside front wheel rim on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,903 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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AU06 ZBE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AU06 ZBE, 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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AU06 ZBE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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