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CN06 ZXR

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 97,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both, outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both, outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,018 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing mirror case broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,612 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,612 miles

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Coolant level low

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,638 miles

185/60r15

both rear tyres close to limit and offside rear outer side wall perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Gear box lower mount worn

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 65,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,746 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated but not blowing excesively

Fail 28 Nov 2015 59,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated but not blowing excesively

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,662 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2014 51,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

eng man light on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,361 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 38,361 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,953 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 32,953 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2010 30,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,234 miles

both wiper blade rubbers split ends

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 ZXR 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 60.9%.

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 CN06 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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