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CE56 VMJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 88,793 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 88,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear axle bump stops missing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,247 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,202 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,361 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing advise inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,958 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 24 Aug 2011 65,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 43,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,094 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)

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 VMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

CE56 VMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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