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EO56 ZZN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 ZZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 95,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 95,036 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 79,783 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 72,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,481 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,399 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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EO56 ZZN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO56 ZZN, 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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EO56 ZZN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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