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CE56 FRF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,007 mi
Last recorded118,007 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fumes inside of vehicle maybe coming from injector

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fumes inside of vehicle maybe coming from injector

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,896 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 106,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,910 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,568 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn at inner edges

offside rear tyre worn at inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,828 miles

both front tyres wearing on in edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,746 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 FRF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 FRF registered?

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

Is CE56 FRF safe to buy?

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