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FV56 HFS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,153 mi
Last recorded81,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 HFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 80,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,013 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,336 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,909 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,396 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 HFS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

FV56 HFS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 HFS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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