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CF55 ZYW

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,530 mi
Last recorded59,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 59,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 58,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 50,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,488 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,358 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,464 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,316 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 33,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,455 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,731 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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CF55 ZYW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CF55 ZYW, 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 CF55 ZYW registered?

CF55 ZYW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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The MOT history for CF55 ZYW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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