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AU56 TVY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,281 miles

Offside Outer sill repair heavily under sealed

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 97,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill repair heavily under sealed

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 89,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,569 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,852 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,420 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 36,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,381 miles

Note cracking of nearside rear tyre tread face and sidewall

Note cracking of offside rear tyre tread face and sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Note cracking of nearside rear tyre tread face and sidewall

Note cracking of offside rear tyre tread face and sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2013 30,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,401 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER ON O/S/F BRAKE. SHOWN ON ROLLING ROAD/BRAKE TESTER.

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 TVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

AU56 TVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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