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SJ06 ZDO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,836 mi
Last recorded45,836 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 ZDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,836 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 45,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 37,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center and rear box leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,151 miles

Advice rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,620 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 23,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise offside rear tyre perished and in dangerous condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,520 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 14,753 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 27 Jun 2012 14,753 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 7,112 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner wall

Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,112 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner wall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,028 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,657 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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SJ06 ZDO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ06 ZDO, 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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SJ06 ZDO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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