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AV56 SWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,508 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

long travel parking brake

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached pinch bolt (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

long travel parking brake

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,396 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn - Starting To Split

Both Rear Axle Bushes Perished

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Underside Undersilled

Fail 13 Nov 2020 106,396 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn - Starting To Split

Both Rear Axle Bushes Perished

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,519 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 102,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,842 miles

exhaust corroding at rear

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding at rear

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,565 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,008 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight misting up inside.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,192 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 SWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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