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FV56 ECT

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central mirror deteriated

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

Rear general age related corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2019 130,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central mirror deteriated

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

Rear general age related corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,735 miles

Brake ferrules corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 127,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake ferrules corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,289 miles

brake ferrules deteriorated- rear springs corroded- slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,243 miles

Offside Rear noise when wheel is spun

Rear bumpstops missing

oil vaper under bonnet

Fail 4 Aug 2016 116,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing edge

Offside Rear noise when wheel is spun

Rear bumpstops missing

oil vaper under bonnet

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,426 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 104,424 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs and pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,205 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,652 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 55,652 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,364 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ECT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

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