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FE56 OLX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 OLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,707 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 36,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,275 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 28,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,270 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 OLX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE56 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

FE56 OLX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is FE56 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 OLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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