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ML56 ZFD

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,122 mi
Last recorded38,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,122 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,122 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no dip beams (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both ADVISE CLEAN (1.7.5a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,991 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,991 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER STRAP (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,924 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 23,287 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 23,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,396 miles

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

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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ML56 ZFD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc 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 ML56 ZFD, 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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ML56 ZFD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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