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FV56 CVG

2006 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,065 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,717 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,717 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s 21" and 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,166 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 55,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,122 miles

Rear silencer mtg band coroded

Water leak on radiator

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,580 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 41,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,590 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2013 28,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,088 miles

ADVISE SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TYRES ARE SPLITTING AND PERISHING HEAVILY

Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,581 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 CVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

FV56 CVG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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