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FV56 CFO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 101,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,267 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,570 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,586 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken in two places (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,525 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,525 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front suspension top noisey.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,997 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front top strut bearing/bush assembly are dry of lubriaction

suggest engine idler auxillary or cambelt is wineing suggest future investagations

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,220 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti pollution warning message on dash.

E.M.L on.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 41,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,355 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 CFO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV56 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

FV56 CFO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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