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CE56 DCX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,515 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,218 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly deamaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,834 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,017 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 Sep 2010 57,950 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,629 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 DCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CE56 DCX, 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 CE56 DCX registered?

CE56 DCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is CE56 DCX safe to buy?

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