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AV56 WZP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,542 mi
Last recorded140,542 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,542 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded, and worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2023 140,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe gasket worn.

exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

handbrake travel

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded, and worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 133,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Pillar damaged

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2022 133,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Pillar damaged

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front a pillar damaged

sills damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front a pillar damaged

sills damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,936 miles

Front exhaust to engine mounting bracket detached

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 99,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust to engine mounting bracket detached

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front A pillar damaged

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside a pillar damaged

Rear wiper blade split

front exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket detached

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,151 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks on outer shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside a pillar damaged

Rear wiper blade split

front exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket detached

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust to gearbox bracket detached

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Dec 2015 67,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust to gearbox bracket detached

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 49,909 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET FRACTURED FROM SYSTEM

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR FOG LIGHT OPERATES BUT ONLY TURNS OFF WITH TURNING LIGHTS OFF

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,909 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET FRACTURED FROM SYSTEM

REAR FOG LIGHT OPERATES BUT ONLY TURNS OFF WITH TURNING LIGHTS OFF

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,779 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 31,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,983 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 WZP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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