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AV55 ZTJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,906 mi
Last recorded79,906 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 79,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure front bumper and both front inner arch liners insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn and tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not completely tested due to excessively binding brake.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,027 miles

Front exhaust support broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear inner side wall perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,027 miles

Front exhaust support broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear inner side wall perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,466 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the tread area and sidewalls

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 61,466 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the tread area and sidewalls

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,733 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AV55 ZTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV55 ZTJ, 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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AV55 ZTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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