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AO56 EOS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,369 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,369 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,720 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,823 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,406 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,272 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,051 miles

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking

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)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r Bump stop missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking

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)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r Bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakediscs wearing

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,099 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

wipers split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,758 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 EOS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO56 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

AO56 EOS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AO56 EOS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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