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VE55 ZWU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,716 mi
Last recorded127,716 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,716 miles

both outer sills feel soft but no visible sign of corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,746 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,092 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant level low

high level stop light inoperative

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2010 33,554 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,318 miles

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

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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VE55 ZWU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE55 ZWU, 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 VE55 ZWU registered?

VE55 ZWU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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