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FN56 EWE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,024 mi
Last recorded84,024 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 EWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,024 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,062 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 76,909 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 65,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 62,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,603 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,798 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 51,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,369 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,369 miles

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,572 miles

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

o/s windscreen wiper could be better

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,707 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,493 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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FN56 EWE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN56 EWE, 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 FN56 EWE registered?

FN56 EWE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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