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DG56 FBL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 120,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 120,226 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,117 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 108,117 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 69,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 66,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,146 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,660 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,659 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front tyres worn on edges

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,108 miles

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2013 50,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,377 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,508 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 37,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,946 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 32,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,288 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on at dash passenger airbag turned off

metal stiffener behind rear bumper damaged

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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 FBL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

DG56 FBL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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