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EF06 ZFW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 26 May 2021 59,850 miles

little split in o/s/f lower ball joint cover

n/s door mirror taped on

Fail 25 May 2021 59,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

little split in o/s/f lower ball joint cover

n/s door mirror taped on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cracking around sidewall

Pass 28 May 2020 55,829 miles

both rear tyres getting low

discs worn and corroded

n/s headlight has water ingress , indicator dull

Fail 27 May 2020 55,828 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

discs worn and corroded

n/s headlight has water ingress , indicator dull

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 51,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,563 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 30,084 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,979 miles

all tyres are perished.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,259 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show imbalance.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,036 miles

Front tyres feathering on outer edges

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Slight perishing on all inner tyre walls

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,282 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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EF06 ZFW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF06 ZFW, 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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EF06 ZFW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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