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AU56 TVO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,968 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,987 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,941 miles

age-cracks on both rear tyres.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age-cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,974 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,929 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,929 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,395 miles

attention to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,647 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 48,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,425 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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AU56 TVO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU56 TVO, 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 AU56 TVO registered?

AU56 TVO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AU56 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 TVO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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