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AV56 OXW

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,937 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,250 miles

slight corrosion nearside and outer sills

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,250 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion nearside and outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,168 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 93,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,091 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,353 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 68,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

n/s/front abs wiring incorrectly routed

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,173 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2010 59,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,405 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge and tread is getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2009 46,063 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge and tread is getting low

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 OXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXW, 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 OXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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