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DG56 DCF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,572 mi
Last recorded47,572 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,277 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,473 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABORBERS CORROSION TO CASINGS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,353 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR WALLS PERISHING

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low aims (1.8)

Offside Front blade starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,276 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall has a cut but does not reach canvas

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,895 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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DG56 DCF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 DG56 DCF, 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 DG56 DCF registered?

DG56 DCF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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