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FL56 VCG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 89,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 89,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount/clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

nearside/offside outer sill covers fitted

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2022 84,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount/clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

nearside/offside outer sill covers fitted

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,290 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear brakes binding slightly

centre silencer box outer shield loose and corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 79,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,258 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

n/s/f shock absorber leaking .......

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front grill missing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,370 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,244 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 60,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,787 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,787 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear box outer casing poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2013 15,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear box outer casing poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre perrished, worn low on 2.5mm

o/s front tyre perrished /bald on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 51,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,354 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 VCG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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