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AY06 ZXX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 ZXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,606 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake discs heavily corroded with reduced inner braking surface.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,106 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,871 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight corrosion on inside face of front brake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2014 80,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight corrosion on inside face of front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,658 miles

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)

oil leak to engine

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 40,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly lipped and rusty

oil around head gasket area

slight cut in near side front side wall and rim damaged in inner edge

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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AY06 ZXX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY06 ZXX, 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 AY06 ZXX registered?

AY06 ZXX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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