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SY55 ZNX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 98,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,267 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 82,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,732 miles

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

front discs pitted/rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 76,186 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 72,145 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 May 2014 67,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,049 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 67,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,014 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 64,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 60,273 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,273 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,233 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,233 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2010 36,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 36,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,654 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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SY55 ZNX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY55 ZNX, 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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SY55 ZNX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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