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SL06 MZZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,279 mi
Last recorded72,279 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 MZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,255 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,495 miles

Offside Front track rod end securing nut device non genuine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear offside & nearside suspension bump stops missing

bonnet stay clip broken

high level stop lamp inoperative

offside & nearside front plastic inner wings insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,495 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front track rod end securing nut device non genuine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear offside & nearside suspension bump stops missing

bonnet stay clip broken

high level stop lamp inoperative

offside & nearside front plastic inner wings insecure

engine sump pan corroded excessive & leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust securing bracket at front corroded & missing

high level stop lamp lamp inoperative

horn switch non genuine

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front track rod end securing device non genuine

sump pan corroded leaking oil & oil leak at gearbox

Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at down pipe securing bracket missing (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay clip broken

high level stop lamp lamp inoperative

horn switch non genuine

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front track rod end securing device non genuine

sump pan corroded leaking oil & oil leak at gearbox

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,864 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,112 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,148 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,801 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SL06 MZZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL06 MZZ, 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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SL06 MZZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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