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AV56 JAU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,688 mi
Last recorded87,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,688 miles

30% (limit) rear brake imbalance

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r service and park brakes low,,, will need attention

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,728 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2018 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,130 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe gasket (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 47,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,350 miles

28% imbalance on front brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,260 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators

Brake pads look low ?

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 19,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,261 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight bind on nearside front brake

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 JAU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JAU, 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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AV56 JAU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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