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SO06 ZGL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,923 mi
Last recorded88,923 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ZGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2019 88,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Outer Body sills look corroded unable to fully check as covered with plastic sills

Offside Outer Body sills look corroded unable to fully check as covered with plastic sills

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion evident on front chassis legs not currently corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 80,478 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,691 miles

off side rear spring corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,965 miles

foot brake travel

front discs in poor coniditon

slight play near side front lower ball joint

slight play off side front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,420 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 45,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,323 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,235 miles

both front wiper blades torn

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wiper blades torn

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Jul 2011 28,596 miles

advise exhaust back box front support bracket broken

advise exhaust back box heavily coroded

advise front discs coroded on inner surface

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,448 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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SO06 ZGL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO06 ZGL, 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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SO06 ZGL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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