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FP56 VGM

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,868 mi
Last recorded138,868 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 138,868 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 133,040 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box support strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake travel high (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,357 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer strap heavily corroded / broken

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly + sense slightly deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front discs corroded (inner faces) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer strap heavily corroded / broken

Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 122,053 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,526 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 107,526 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,240 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,840 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,840 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,631 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,687 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 40,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,890 miles

rear tail gate glass can not be open/ closed correctly

wiper blades smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,335 miles

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

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

off-side wiper blades split on ends

Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,548 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FP56 VGM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VGM, 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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FP56 VGM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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