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AO56 ZNV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,348 mi
Last recorded119,348 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,348 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills getting corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 119,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both inner and outer sills getting corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg top mount has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,905 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,855 miles

Rear exhaust tailbox weak and corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount bearing slightly siezed

Nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount bearing slightly siezed

Nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,443 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,840 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,085 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,168 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 ZNV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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