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FP56 VGL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,146 mi
Last recorded69,146 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,146 miles

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

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

aux drive belt deteriated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 69,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

aux drive belt deteriated

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,422 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear brake light not working

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 66,422 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,087 miles

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

center brake light not working

Fail 1 Nov 2014 57,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

center brake light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 46,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,937 miles

Nearside front droplink, boot split.

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,363 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 30,363 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FP56 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

FP56 VGL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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