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EF06 ZLY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,202 mi
Last recorded82,202 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,202 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gear box oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gear box oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,335 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,882 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,879 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 46,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,410 miles

Nearside headlight image slightly distorted

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

Pass 17 May 2010 37,539 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 28,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2009 28,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZLY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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