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AO56 EPP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,901 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,079 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount is getting weak

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,170 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are rusty on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,506 miles

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

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

both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,333 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,333 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,087 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,658 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 EPP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

AO56 EPP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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