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CN06 ZWM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 ZWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,229 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 22 May 2026 80,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 7 May 2025 74,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2024 70,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 70,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 64,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 57,700 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 Slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also misshapen on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 57,700 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 Slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also misshapen on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,663 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,777 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,833 miles

Exhaust back two sections are corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 36,883 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm.

Exhaust back two sections are corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,769 miles

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

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)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,481 miles

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

all four tyres starting crack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,763 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CN06 ZWM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CN06 ZWM, 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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CN06 ZWM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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