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AF56 MXE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,424 mi
Last recorded118,424 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,424 miles

General body corrosion. N/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 115,767 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,286 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,110 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,171 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,171 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 70,306 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,328 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,328 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,242 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 32,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AF56 MXE 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 61.9%.

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 AF56 MXE, 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 AF56 MXE registered?

AF56 MXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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