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AO56 CVU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 132,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,422 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Front tyres very worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,561 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,727 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front nail in tread

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,642 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,642 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,328 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,460 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,110 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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AO56 CVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO56 CVU, 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 AO56 CVU registered?

AO56 CVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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