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MA56 AYP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,172 mi
Last recorded94,172 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 AYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 94,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 89,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 85,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 80,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 80,606 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 74,689 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 13 May 2017 67,779 miles

!!!!rear tyres perished and need attention!!! os front shock absorber leaking rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,154 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking but not showing cord

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

back box mount insercure but system still supported

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,673 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box mount loose but system still supported

o/s n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 51,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEVERLY PITTED

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,250 miles

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)

radiator corroded showing sign of poss leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,250 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

radiator corroded showing sign of poss leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,523 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,263 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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MA56 AYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MA56 AYP, 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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MA56 AYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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