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CF55 ZZC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,757 mi
Last recorded103,757 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 103,757 miles

clutch on auto box faulty

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch on auto box faulty

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,511 miles

rear exhaust heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,091 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,419 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 85,419 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,238 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,238 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,496 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,496 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer corroded

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,212 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 ZZC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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