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AV56 EWG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 106,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2020 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,145 miles

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,256 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,982 miles

wheels need swapping front to rear, tyre wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,098 miles

front brakes may need attention, discs rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AV56 EWG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AV56 EWG, 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 AV56 EWG registered?

AV56 EWG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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