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PX56 TZU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,488 mi
Last recorded111,488 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,487 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,304 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 95,304 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,507 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,970 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,661 miles

Front tyres wearing thin

Front wipers split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,344 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

both front wipers blades beginning to split

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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PX56 TZU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX56 TZU, 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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PX56 TZU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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