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CN55 PZL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,203 mi
Last recorded160,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 160,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/r parking brake efficiency slightly down to n/s/r

Fail 7 Jun 2019 146,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values turbo chatter then started to rev up (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.41mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,265 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2017 126,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 116,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional stop lamp not working.

o/s front wiper is slightly worn.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,016 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional stop lamp not working.

o/s front wiper is slightly worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,816 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,338 miles

front brake pads look wearing low

rear silencer clamp has corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,389 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 81,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,811 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,811 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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CN55 PZL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN55 PZL, 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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CN55 PZL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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