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CT55 TWM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,732 mi
Last recorded108,732 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 TWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 108,689 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside and near side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 107,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clutch pipe badly corroded

rattle from cat shield

Fail 15 Feb 2019 103,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clutch pipe badly corroded

rattle from cat shield

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,458 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly more on inner edges and have slight cracks in sidewalls

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,608 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

poor beam image on both headlights

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Central stop light is not working

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside no plate light has poor output

poor beam image on both headlights

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,526 miles

both rear bump stops missing

steering lumpy as rotated

Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting loose

both rear bump stops missing

steering lumpy as rotated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,380 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,032 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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CT55 TWM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CT55 TWM, 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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CT55 TWM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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