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CE56 VMV

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 102,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 102,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,122 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 96,559 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 96,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on bracket (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside headlamp bracket damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 17,923 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 17,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

engine oil leaks sump area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,963 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,697 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unale to check healight aim.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,650 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 58,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 58,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs rusty and lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,531 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2010 42,430 miles

both front wipers torn

nearside front headlamp bracket breaking

Fail 11 Sep 2010 42,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers torn

nearside front headlamp bracket breaking

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre size removed from sidewall of o/s/f tyre?

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 VMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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