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CX55 MTU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,918 mi
Last recorded81,918 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 MTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 79,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded by axle bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 77,226 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 77,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,316 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,894 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,384 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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CX55 MTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX55 MTU, 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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What year was CX55 MTU registered?

CX55 MTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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