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AV56 OEX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,258 mi
Last recorded88,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mount broken away

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2025 88,134 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mount broken away

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill is damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2024 85,499 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill is damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,432 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,677 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,131 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,420 miles

Rear exhaust hanger strap but system adequately supported

boot full

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,979 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,190 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 33,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,072 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 OEX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

AV56 OEX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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