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AO56 XBG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,423 miles

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in engine mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,039 miles

Front brake pads are getting low 2-3mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,508 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn/ lipped

rear discs worn/ lipped

wipers smeere

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn/ lipped

rear discs worn/ lipped

wipers smeere

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,893 miles

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,717 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 XBG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

AO56 XBG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is AO56 XBG safe to buy?

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