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AK56 CPZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust corroding with a couple of small holes close to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

NSR inner wheel arch slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and outer shoulder cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working BOTH rear fog lamp and Tell-tale not illuminating (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust corroding with a couple of small holes close to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

NSR inner wheel arch slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and outer shoulder cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,121 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,556 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2019 93,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,120 miles

Nearside headlight fogged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlight fogged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,718 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,154 miles

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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AK56 CPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK56 CPZ, 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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AK56 CPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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