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CE56 RXW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,980 mi
Last recorded86,980 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 RXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service light on

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (tracking needs adjusting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,224 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,795 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,490 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but non slip provision still available through rippled pedal

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing not tested,brake binding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,167 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 92,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,083 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,043 miles

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

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 RXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

CE56 RXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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