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VX06 ZZJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,294 mi
Last recorded114,294 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,294 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,463 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 107,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake grabbing severely Both sides rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *** OUTER BALL JOINT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 105,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *** OUTER BALL JOINT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 3.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 3.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,864 miles

*** WIPER BLADES TORN ***

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,235 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 84,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,106 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,448 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,993 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 53,989 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,128 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,125 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

GEAR BOX OIL LEAKS BAD

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,907 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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VX06 ZZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 VX06 ZZJ, 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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VX06 ZZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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