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DG56 FAO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,527 mi
Last recorded57,527 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre signs of ware on outer edge

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 19 Sep 2019 57,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre signs of ware on outer edge

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Slight from gearbox ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,893 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 49,893 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,667 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 44,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,117 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,731 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 FAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG56 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 FAO registered?

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

Is DG56 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 FAO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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