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DN55 EFP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,927 mi
Last recorded104,927 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,927 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Long handbrake lever travel.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 104,927 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Long handbrake lever travel.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Shock absorber bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 92,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,643 miles

Exhaust hanger broken, but still secure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,021 miles

Front exhaust mount damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,115 miles

SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,544 miles

Oil leak Slight oil stain on bottom of engine sump pan. ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,544 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear inner edge. 175/65R14 82t (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Slight oil stain on bottom of engine sump pan. ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,308 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 57,308 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,918 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 24,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,264 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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DN55 EFP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN55 EFP, 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 DN55 EFP registered?

DN55 EFP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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