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AV56 SWX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no coolant at all

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,420 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise rear exhaust box outter skin adrift

Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,441 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both rear tyres out of shape

advise n/s/f tyre has wall damage inside and outside

advise o/s/f tyre has wall damage outside

advise rear exhaust box outter skin adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,773 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 SWX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

AV56 SWX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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