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EF56 AZO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,511 mi
Last recorded133,511 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 AZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,963 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 125,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,166 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 9 Jun 2018 96,420 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 82,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,254 miles

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

front brake discs worn lipped and corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn lipped and corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,493 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

upper stoplight not working

Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

upper stoplight not working

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,189 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,249 miles

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,062 miles

rear tyres inner edges slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 27,048 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,481 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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EF56 AZO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF56 AZO, 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 EF56 AZO registered?

EF56 AZO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is EF56 AZO safe to buy?

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