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AK56 RJV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,347 mi
Last recorded79,347 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 RJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 79,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check if wipers clear screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust manifold heat sheild advise bending away from oil filter housing

Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 78,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers smearing slightly

high level brake light inoperative

o/s/r anti-rattle spring on brake pad incorrectly fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 69,586 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 66,734 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,000 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box, the outer casing has corroded through

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,000 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box, the outer casing has corroded through

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,842 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box detrarating

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,077 miles

centre stop light not working

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 RJV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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