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EN55 ABF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,208 mi
Last recorded81,208 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,208 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Damaged, casing insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside front inner arm slight play, Coolant leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on dashboard

Fail 7 Sep 2022 81,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

service light on the dashboard

Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases skin corroded & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 80,608 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases skin corroded & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 19,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,801 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 69,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,804 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 65,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,280 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 64,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,309 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 51,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,933 miles

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)

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

bonnet prop missing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 49,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

bonnet prop missing

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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EN55 ABF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EN55 ABF, 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 EN55 ABF registered?

EN55 ABF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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