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FV56 EEA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,976 mi
Last recorded65,976 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 62,640 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation foot pedal switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,544 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,546 miles

n/s/r valve stem cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,545 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r valve stem cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,328 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Nov 2013 38,328 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,107 miles

Both front tyres worn low (2mm) and sidewalls perished

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Offside rear brake disc worn slightly

Play in steering rack track rods

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,968 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 EEA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

FV56 EEA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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