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CE56 DCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,956 mi
Last recorded51,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,956 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged it has begun to delaminate

Coolant leak radiator - signs of...

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and closing panels - plastic covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 48,660 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror delaminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and closing panels - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,900 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged delaminated

Coolant leak radiator damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BADLY CORRODED - only meet the requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 45,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged delaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BADLY CORRODED - only meet the requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 43,203 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,560 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged start delaminating

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak signs on radiator

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,745 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded, mount deffective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator, COOLANT TANK EMPTY

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,266 miles

Coolant level below minimum - radiator showing signs of leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded - double skin (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jul 2018 35,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded - double skin (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,520 miles

o/s/f droplink slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2017 33,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f droplink slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,936 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)

exhaust rusty

underside rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 13,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,576 miles

all tyre staring to crack replacement will be required soon

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CE56 DCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE56 DCZ, 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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CE56 DCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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