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SD56 ZDH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,163 mi
Last recorded102,163 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 ZDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,163 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 102,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17856514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 97,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,658 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,382 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads low +front dis/cs badly rusted (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,209 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,887 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,882 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 63,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,795 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,567 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)

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

high level brake inop

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,183 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,183 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SD56 ZDH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD56 ZDH, 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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SD56 ZDH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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