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AO56 TOU

2006 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,320 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 66,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,663 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,997 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 61,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,420 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 50,980 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,052 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,420 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 41,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,860 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,640 miles

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

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 TOU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TOU, 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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AO56 TOU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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