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FP56 AVR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,483 mi
Last recorded103,483 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 AVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,483 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2023 96,043 miles

indicators dis-coloured

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,176 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Fail 9 Dec 2022 87,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,324 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,160 miles

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,300 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,088 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,372 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer wall

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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FP56 AVR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FP56 AVR, 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 FP56 AVR registered?

FP56 AVR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is FP56 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 AVR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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