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FV56 VGA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,312 mi
Last recorded105,312 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 VGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety wrong cap fitted on expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,848 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 96,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,964 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis

oil residue on the engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,745 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis

oil residue on the engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Dec 2016 68,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch has high biting point

front wipers are smearing

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2016 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch has high biting point

corrosion to front brake discs

front wipers are smearing

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,588 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,160 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,964 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,861 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,775 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,970 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 15,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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