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FY56 ZSW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,374 mi
Last recorded64,374 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 64,374 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill areas weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 64,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill areas weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,402 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 57,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,908 miles

Item removed from view prior to test

Rear exhaust bracket loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust bracket corroded away but still supported

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,371 miles

rear tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,045 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,085 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,241 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,788 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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FY56 ZSW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red 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 FY56 ZSW, 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 FY56 ZSW registered?

FY56 ZSW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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