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FV56 MYS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 MYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,822 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

clutch weak

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust system at rear

high level stop lamp not working/connected

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

clutch weak

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust system at rear

high level stop lamp not working/connected

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes plastic coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion and slight leak to exhaust system

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes plastic coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion and slight leak to exhaust system

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

some wear to front tyres

Fail 18 Nov 2019 56,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some wear to front tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 50,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,754 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 MYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 MYS, 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 MYS registered?

FV56 MYS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 MYS 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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