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SP56 ZMZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,869 mi
Last recorded73,869 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 ZMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,869 miles

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,577 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty not switching off ? (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flickering ? switch? (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,252 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 50,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,750 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Slightly Torn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Bind At N/S/R Hub When Rotated

Fail 8 Aug 2014 44,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both Front Wiper Blades Slightly Torn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Bind At N/S/R Hub When Rotated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,166 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,517 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,850 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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SP56 ZMZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP56 ZMZ, 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 SP56 ZMZ registered?

SP56 ZMZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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