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FD56 DWA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,165 mi
Last recorded81,165 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 81,165 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 30 May 2019 81,165 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 71,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,082 miles

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

backbox bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 10 Nov 2014 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

backbox bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,061 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 40,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,269 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,664 miles

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 DWA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD56 DWA, 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 DWA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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