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SO55 ZDD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 ZDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 70,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 65,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,300 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 58,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust section damaged not blowing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front doors stiff in operation

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 49,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,548 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,503 miles

exhaust back box excessively corroded not blowing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,503 miles

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

exhaust back box excessively corroded not blowing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO55 ZDD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO55 ZDD, 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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What year was SO55 ZDD registered?

SO55 ZDD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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