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PX56 ZTM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 ZTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 143,330 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 143,330 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 134,565 miles

Front slight play both front strut tops

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside slight damage to sill

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

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

damage to o/f wing and door

Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,751 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight dip in tread area

o/s/r reg lamp not working

rear service brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%

Fail 25 Jul 2019 127,751 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f droplink also covers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f droplink also covers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r stoplamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre has slight dip in tread area

o/s/r reg lamp not working

rear service brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%

Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,874 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link play

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,241 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 11 Sep 2015 105,241 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 30 Aug 2014 93,299 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust silencer strap broken - system still adequately supported

unable to fully assess front brake pads - appear 3 - 4 mm approx

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,979 miles

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)

front and rear tyres are differnt sizes

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyres are differnt sizes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,451 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,858 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,858 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,274 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)

o/s wiper blade 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 ZTM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PX56 ZTM, 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 ZTM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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