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FE56 AWV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 74,471 miles

engine noisey

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,186 miles

O/S/R WHEELBEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Fail 27 Apr 2019 71,186 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R WHEELBEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,028 miles

Very slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Very slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2017 58,096 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside very slightly noise (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

injectors leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 47,326 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

injectors leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,198 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,013 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,509 miles

High-level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected?

Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,180 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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FE56 AWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE56 AWV, 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 FE56 AWV registered?

FE56 AWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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