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CP56 MYL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 MYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,186 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

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

centre stop light not working

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,246 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,966 miles

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

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,814 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2014 77,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,152 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,920 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,471 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,820 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 MYL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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