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VN56 ZZM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,339 mi
Last recorded71,339 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 ZZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,339 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside front Tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Service light on dash

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Warning light for doors, bonnet and boot on dash

Fail 10 Oct 2015 71,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service light on dash

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside front Tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Warning light for doors, bonnet and boot on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,439 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Fail 12 Oct 2013 50,381 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 6 Oct 2012 42,549 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,216 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 31,212 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 12,540 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 12,540 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)

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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VN56 ZZM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VN56 ZZM, 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 VN56 ZZM registered?

VN56 ZZM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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