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AV56 JAO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,798 mi
Last recorded83,798 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 83,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,557 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 1 Oct 2015 34,557 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,779 miles

front wipers split on ends

slight wear in nearside front drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,729 miles

both n/s and o/s front brake discs lipped,rusty,pitted

chips in windscreen A and B

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,468 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,926 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,241 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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AV56 JAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

AV56 JAO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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