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CN55 TXR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 TXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,308 miles

Full length sill covers fitted on both sides, unable to establish full extent of corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust heatsield insecure

Full length sill covers fitted on both sides, unable to establish full extent of corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,523 miles

cover sills fitted

front exhaust join nearly corroded through

Fail 11 Oct 2017 106,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover sills fitted

front exhaust join nearly corroded through

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective balljoint (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front bushes deteriating

both rear tyres just passed mot

cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,457 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cover sills fitted

front mounting split still secure

o/s side rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cover sills fitted

front mounting split still secure

o/s side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,837 miles

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

high level brake light inop

nsf wiper torn

osf outer cv boot signs of grease no split found

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,837 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

high level brake light inop

nsf wiper torn

osf outer cv boot signs of grease no split found

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,686 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,391 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 67,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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) DANGEROUS

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

air con empty

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,729 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,729 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper torn

slight movment on front drop link

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,710 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TXR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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