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MC55 DLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has damage/cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 55,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has damage/cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has perished sidewalls/nail in tyre and underinflated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre cracks

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,755 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracks on walls

o/s/n/s/r tyres cracks on side walls

rear exhaust mount corrodid and broke

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,679 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damage

Nearside rear + Offside front tyres, outer walls cracks

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 29 Jan 2013 29,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight cracks

o/s/n/s/f tyres slight cuts on outer walls

rear exhaust mount bracket snaped

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,470 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight cracks

o/s/n/s/f tyres slight cuts on outer walls

rear exhaust mount bracket snaped

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,540 miles

Oil leak

rear exshaust strap corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,937 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,836 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 19,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 11,392 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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MC55 DLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MC55 DLJ, 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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MC55 DLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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