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FD56 DVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,194 mi
Last recorded63,194 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,889 miles

both rear tyres cracking and unevenly worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking and unevenly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,121 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres perishing excessively

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre perishing excessively

Fail 26 Nov 2012 44,389 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre perishing excessively

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,169 miles

front brake discs lipped advise brake check

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FD56 DVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD56 DVJ, 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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FD56 DVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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