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CP56 MXU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,123 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,491 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,491 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 67,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,348 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x2 front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working faulty brake swich (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x2 front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,505 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,569 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 28,020 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,020 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,255 miles

175/65/14 X 4

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

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SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 17 Dec 2010 21,469 miles

175/65/14 X4

NSR DOOR OUTER DAMAGED

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,469 miles

175/65/14 X4

NSR DOOR OUTER DAMAGED

Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,663 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 MXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP56 MXU, 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 CP56 MXU registered?

CP56 MXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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