Mitsubishi Colt Czi (2006)
2006 Mitsubishi Colt Czi
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2006 Mitsubishi Colt Czi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Mitsubishi Colt CZI is a serious reliability concern: just 26.5% pass first time against the 80% UK average, meaning three-quarters of these cars arrive at their MOT with faults that need fixing. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures are manageable rather than safety-critical issues.
At nearly 100,500 miles on average, these Colts have covered considerable ground, yet they're generating relatively few failures (0.25 per vehicle) and virtually no advisories—suggesting that when they do pass, they're mechanically sound. If you're considering buying one, budget for pre-purchase inspection and factor in imminent repair costs, because the first-time pass rate tells you these cars typically need work before they'll pass their next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt Czi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (69%) | 70 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (31%) | 32 | 84.5% | 0.78 |
2006 Mitsubishi Colt Czi — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.
MOT History Averages
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