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CA56 FPN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 FPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 73,570 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,601 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 42,601 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,288 miles

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

slight cracking n/s/front side wall

slight cut n/s/front tyre

slight ovality o/s front brake disc

some corrosion to front discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,280 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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CA56 FPN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA56 FPN, 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 CA56 FPN registered?

CA56 FPN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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