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SO06 ZLE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ZLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,967 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,966 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,627 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,073 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust front mount to gearbox corroded and broken

Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,073 miles

Electrical wiring insecure alternator wiring insecure under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust front mount to gearbox corroded and broken

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 62,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,646 miles

Exhaust downpipe hanging bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust downpipe hanging bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,129 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 58,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,781 miles

Oil leak

sump rotten badly

Fail 16 Aug 2013 50,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

sump rotten badly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009

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

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 ZLE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SO06 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2006.

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