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CP56 MXZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,338 mi
Last recorded122,338 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 122,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 123,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1 litre of coolant added before test,

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked all way round pipe by flexible joint. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

heat shield contacting exhaust,strongly advise,

Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 110,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,877 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,082 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,578 miles

Slight bind on offside rear wheel.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,009 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,103 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 MXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

CP56 MXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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