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AV56 OFB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective also rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective also rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Possible injector leak but unable to heck as covered

Fail 14 Nov 2016 72,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Possible injector leak but unable to heck as covered

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,437 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 38,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,431 miles

N/S/R Suspension bump stop missing.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,416 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,555 miles

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

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 OFB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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