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MM55 XJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,415 miles

Advise coil springs corroded.

Advise front axle brake discs corroded.

Advise play in both front link rods.

Advise rear shocks corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has slight travel but park brake requirements have still been met

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 93,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 84,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON LIMIT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened FOULING ON INNER WING OUT OF SHAPE (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSO STARTING TO DELAMINATE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,743 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 27 Mar 2013 59,031 miles

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

temp repair to wiper links

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,958 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 32,417 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 XJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MM55 XJZ, 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 XJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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