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FE56 EKB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,897 mi
Last recorded82,897 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 EKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between centre and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe fixing bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight damage to inner wheel rim

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering column lower section

Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight kink in drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image, possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between centre and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe fixing bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight damage to inner wheel rim

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering column lower section

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,256 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,836 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres perrishing in side walls

Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,834 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all three lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres perrishing in side walls

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,869 miles

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

o/s/r/tyre side wall perish

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,600 miles

Rear Exhaust Box, clamp splitting,but adequately supported.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EKB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EKB, 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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FE56 EKB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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