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CB55 GEN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 GEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,121 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,518 miles

Oil leak Sump Corroded ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 66,614 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both headlamp beam images poor.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,950 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Front exhaust mounting bracket and one rear exhaust mounting broken but system is still secure. Rear silencer is in very poor condition but is not leaking.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,950 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear bump stops missing.

Front exhaust mounting bracket and one rear exhaust mounting broken but system is still secure. Rear silencer is in very poor condition but is not leaking.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,036 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,241 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,241 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,892 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 39,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,322 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,164 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CB55 GEN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CB55 GEN, 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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CB55 GEN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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