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FV56 EFC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,380 mi
Last recorded65,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 65,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 60,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 32,926 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,824 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,188 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,505 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,548 miles

both front tyres perished osf nsf

Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 7,923 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,081 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 EFC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

FV56 EFC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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