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CE56 VMW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 154,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 153,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 29 May 2018 153,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 147,954 miles

exhaust and hanger deteriated

exhaust heat sheild deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 146,582 miles

Backbox exhaust mounting strap broken.

Engine coolant level low.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Foglamp switch fitted separately from steering wheel lever type switch.

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 146,565 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Backbox exhaust mounting strap broken.

Engine coolant level low.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 133,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 133,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,747 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 117,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,332 miles

windscreen drivers side sligth scrathing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 105,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen drivers side sligth scrathing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,147 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 VMW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

CE56 VMW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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