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MM55 NZR

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,609 mi
Last recorded150,609 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 NZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 150,609 miles

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

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 150,609 miles

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

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 137,407 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 137,401 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 127,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 127,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 125,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 125,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,446 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 93,849 miles

Exhaust heat shield around turbo loose.

Nearside Front Wheel is noisy when spun, not sure if its in wheel bearing, driveshaft joints or gearbox.

Fail 16 May 2018 93,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has slight play also. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill corroded and holed. (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heat shield around turbo loose.

Nearside Front Wheel is noisy when spun, not sure if its in wheel bearing, driveshaft joints or gearbox.

Pass 18 May 2017 87,177 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tape on (8.1.2a)

Rear seat folded away

Fail 15 Apr 2016 84,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tape on (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear seat folded away

Pass 1 May 2015 77,920 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 70,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,247 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 69,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,334 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 59,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,696 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,489 miles

rear exhaust backbox bracket deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,906 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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MM55 NZR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MM55 NZR, 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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MM55 NZR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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