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FV56 OAN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,620 mi
Last recorded38,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 38,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,620 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 28,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,457 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 18,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak front of engine

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 OAN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

FV56 OAN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is FV56 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 OAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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