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SP06 ZRG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,296 mi
Last recorded80,296 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ZRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 80,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside outer corroded but not holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded

subframe flaking with rust

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,975 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,501 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,984 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,826 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

offside front strut top bearing notchy

Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,826 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak engine ()

offside front strut top bearing notchy

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,009 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,114 miles

Engine sump has minor oil leak !

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,069 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,069 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,112 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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SP06 ZRG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP06 ZRG, 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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SP06 ZRG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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