MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
brake ferrules deteriorated- rear springs corroded- slight oil leak
Offside Rear noise when wheel is spun
Rear bumpstops missing
oil vaper under bonnet
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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