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PN55 LZV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 LZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,530 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,542 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,555 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 104,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mount hitting lower bar

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,688 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm. also small cuts evident

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,742 miles

rear tyres worn between 2.5mm and 3.5mm. also worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,874 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,105 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,085 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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PN55 LZV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PN55 LZV, 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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PN55 LZV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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