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FL56 APY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,147 mi
Last recorded175,147 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 APY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 175,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2020 175,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2019 169,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 169,698 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 159,665 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,805 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild is in poor condition

exhaust is in poor codtion

Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild is in poor condition

exhaust is in poor codtion

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,256 miles

Exhaust heat sheald insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Misting of fuel/oil over engine (upper level) No Major fuel / oil leak found

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,256 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust heat sheald insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Misting of fuel/oil over engine (upper level) No Major fuel / oil leak found

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,714 miles

Possible injector seal leak.

O/s front tyre wearing thin.

O/s rear bump stop missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,142 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL56 APY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL56 APY, 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 FL56 APY registered?

FL56 APY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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