MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
temporary repair to rear silencer mount,(wired) recommend replacement
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (1.8.A.1b)
temporary repair to rear silencer mount,(wired) recommend replacement
Rear silencer mount broken,, temporary repair carried out, recommend repair
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear silencer mount broken,, temporary repair carried out, recommend repair
rear exhaust strap broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU56 ZKW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VU56 ZKW, 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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VU56 ZKW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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