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BL55 ZKB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,630 mi
Last recorded48,630 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 47,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 45,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 42,899 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,810 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 40,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,137 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 38,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,195 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 28,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,718 miles

Cut in Offside rear tyre.

Nail in Offside front tyre.

Rear indicator bulbs colour fading.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,751 miles

Front Brakepads are wearing low.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,705 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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BL55 ZKB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL55 ZKB, 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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BL55 ZKB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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