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CP56 MXK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 MXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2021 63,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2020 54,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,053 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 30,287 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,318 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,515 miles

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and broken

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,709 miles

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

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

rear silencer brackett corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 19,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,196 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,869 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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CP56 MXK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CP56 MXK, 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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CP56 MXK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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