MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight fuel smell detected under bonnet
slight play detected at the steering wheel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/scored inner faces. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)
Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, heavily corroding under underseal (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust corroding
Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance switch appears intermittant/slow to activate. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/scored inner faces. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)
Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, heavily corroding under underseal (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust corroding
Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance switch appears intermittant/slow to activate. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (1.2.1d)
Unable to properly assess front wheel bearings due to brake binding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner wheel arch covers fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake slightly drag.
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear indicators flashing slightly white
both rear indicators flashing slightly white
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU56 HXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DU56 HXE, 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 DU56 HXE registered?
DU56 HXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.
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