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WD55 ZBF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ZBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 96,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer missing

Pass 26 Jan 2020 90,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 80,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,971 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,971 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,525 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 32,752 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,147 miles

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

offside front tyre just over 2mm

Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,146 miles

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

Nearside 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)

offside front tyre just over 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 17,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WD55 ZBF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD55 ZBF, 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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WD55 ZBF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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