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FV56 CEK

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,079 mi
Last recorded39,079 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,079 miles

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

head lights poor.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 36,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,712 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 34,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,631 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,659 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,699 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 23,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 22,817 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,817 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 15,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,116 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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FV56 CEK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV56 CEK, 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 FV56 CEK registered?

FV56 CEK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FV56 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 CEK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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