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CF55 ZZA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,921 mi
Last recorded38,921 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 ZZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing light lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 38,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing light lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 38,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inflated in order to do brake test (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing light lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake performance low

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 22 May 2019 35,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 21 May 2019 35,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 9 May 2018 34,659 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

high level brake light not working.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,129 miles

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

Offside Rear light len,s broken

travel on handbrake lever when pulled on.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens. (1.3.2d)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens. (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,587 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 29,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release lever broken

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,586 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release lever broken

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,180 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,180 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,631 miles

driver side rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,608 miles

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

passenger side front tyre perishing. driver side rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,490 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 ZZA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CF55 ZZA, 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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CF55 ZZA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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