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DG56 TVK

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,492 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,219 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,661 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,535 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 81,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,340 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 63,340 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,997 miles

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

Fuel leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,506 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,729 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 TVK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

DG56 TVK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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