MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brakes unable to check fully due to wheel trims fitted
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
brake fluid change
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brakes unable to check fully due to wheel trims fitted
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
brake fluid change
Advise heat shield loose under vehicle (secured)
Advise on pre-checks no engine oil reading on dip stick. Topped up by 2.5 ltrs before proceeding with mot.
Advise heat shield loose under vehicle (secured)
Advise on pre-checks no engine oil reading on dip stick. Topped up by 2.5 ltrs before proceeding with mot.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advise both rear spring buffers missing
Advise exhaust front mount corroded off
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise oil level found very low on pre-checks topped up before testing.
advise wheel arch liners insecure knocking on drop links.
advise major oil leak sump pan corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise offside rear tyre uneven wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise offside rear tyre uneven wear
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in steering rack.
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 OAE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 OAE, 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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FV56 OAE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2006.
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