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AO56 XBD

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,223 mi
Last recorded47,223 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,233 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 40,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,601 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 20,601 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 6,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 6,203 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 5,612 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 5,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 5,813 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 3,621 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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 XBD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

AO56 XBD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AO56 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 XBD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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