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AK56 JRU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox areas covered ()

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,273 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox areas covered ()

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,564 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,601 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,601 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,575 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,470 miles

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)

advise rear box corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,345 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to wear limit

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 JRU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK56 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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