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MJ56 ZLO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 ZLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2021 102,354 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,302 miles

Coolant leak ()

advise oil leak engine

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,474 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished and cracked around outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished and cracked around outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,201 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise n/s/ door mirror impact damage advise n/s/f wheel trim scuffing marks

Fail 25 Nov 2011 39,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise n/s/ door mirror impact damage advise n/s/f wheel trim scuffing marks

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,849 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,233 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 23,233 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MJ56 ZLO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ56 ZLO, 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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MJ56 ZLO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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