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FL56 MFN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 85,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2020 70,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCKER TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WORK ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 70,184 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCKER TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WORK ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,299 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,442 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 47,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,569 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,644 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 41,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,947 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,161 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,747 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,840 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 MFN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFN, 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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FL56 MFN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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