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CP56 MYH

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,078 mi
Last recorded161,078 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 MYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear osr handbrake spring on caliper missing

rear crash bar corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,369 miles

rear exhaust hangers have been repaired but are supporting the exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2018 141,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 136,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2016 130,284 miles

Chassis corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside front position lamp dull

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear windscreen

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 130,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front position lamp dull

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear windscreen

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 124,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake imbalance 50%

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting (borderline)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 111,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,413 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

damage to front number plate

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

drivers window inop

front brake discs badly worn

front brakes have a slight imbalance

front wipers in poor condition

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs have a slight lip on edges

rear exhaust mounting snaped

service light on

Pass 24 Jul 2010 68,821 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MYH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH registered?

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

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