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FL56 CRU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,003 mi
Last recorded106,003 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,003 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,000 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46 % (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,476 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,637 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2012 75,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,992 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,054 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,054 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,043 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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FL56 CRU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

FL56 CRU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FL56 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 CRU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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