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AV56 TZS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,124 mi
Last recorded69,124 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,124 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 69,124 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,955 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 58,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,440 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 44,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,099 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,395 miles

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper poor

both front tyres cracking up on tread and side walls

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,196 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 35,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,471 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 30,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,608 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 TZS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

AV56 TZS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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