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CE56 DCF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,833 miles

Nearside 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 bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2019 48,609 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 May 2019 48,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2018 45,419 miles

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

Nearside wipers smearing

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

Pass 17 May 2017 41,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 667,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre deteriorted (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,240 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 35,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,352 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 29,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,214 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 24,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,242 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,847 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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CE56 DCF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE56 DCF, 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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CE56 DCF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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