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WD55 ZBR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 164,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 164,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 160,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 22 Jun 2022 160,137 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 14 Feb 2020 159,435 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 159,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,194 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 150,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,080 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 135,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,795 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,683 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust starting to deterorate

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,022 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,137 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZBR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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