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AD56 EXH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,535 mi
Last recorded39,535 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 39,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 39,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 27,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 20,853 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 17,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 13,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 13,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 12,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Dec 2020 12,974 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2019 12,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2018 12,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2017 11,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,247 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 9,106 miles

tears in tread area's of all four tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2014 7,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 6,502 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 6,502 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 5,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 4,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 12,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 2,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 2,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD56 EXH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD56 EXH, 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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What year was AD56 EXH registered?

AD56 EXH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for AD56 EXH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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