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FY56 AGZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,535 mi
Last recorded115,535 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 AGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 115,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Iinsecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,132 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Injector seal leaking causing exhaust fumes to enter cabin.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall rubbing mark, 3mm.

Offside Front Slightly brake binding.

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn low,3mm.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 110,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both Rear Bump Stops Missing

EML On

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,091 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,697 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 1 Oct 2016 98,191 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BOX MOUNTING (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,298 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,560 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded on inside edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slighty corroded on inside edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,443 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,174 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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FY56 AGZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FY56 AGZ, 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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FY56 AGZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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