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GF55 MZZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

23,973 mi
Last recorded23,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 23,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 23,239 miles

Rear exhaust box and strap mounting very rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2022 22,218 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 22,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 21,604 miles

Drag on o/s/f wheel

Low reserve travel on park brake lever marginal pass

Pass 14 Dec 2020 20,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2020 20,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed by corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On the limit of wear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding On the limit.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On the limit of wear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 20,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed by corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On the limit of wear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding On the limit.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On the limit of wear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 19,084 miles

Drag on n/s/f wheel

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,693 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,515 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 16,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 12,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 10,995 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2013 10,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,721 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2011 7,982 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 7,982 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 11 Jan 2010 5,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 4,380 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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GF55 MZZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GF55 MZZ, 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 GF55 MZZ registered?

GF55 MZZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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