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AP56 FHG

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 FHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 82,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,894 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 72,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 66,805 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,511 miles

Central slight corrosion to exhaust bracket

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion to exhaust box support bracket

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,353 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Tyres perished, offside front, offside rear, nearside rear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,436 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres low on tread

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported adequatly

Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,436 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres low on tread

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported adequatly

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,581 miles

exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 18 Apr 2015 54,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 49,509 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,108 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,427 miles

high level brake light out

Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perrishing

Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,729 miles

all tyres minor perrishing

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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AP56 FHG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP56 FHG, 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 AP56 FHG registered?

AP56 FHG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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