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FP56 WHW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,061 mi
Last recorded86,061 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,061 miles

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

general corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 86,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

general corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,496 miles

general corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 29 Nov 2019 85,496 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to rear chassis

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,732 miles

Clutch is worn and requires further attention.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high is faulty and wont adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch is worn and requires further attention.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,511 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap corroded (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,709 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,017 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear limit and cracking 175/65/14

Fail 19 Oct 2012 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre on wear limit and cracking 175/65/14

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,674 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WHW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

FP56 WHW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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