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MA56 VWM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

nearside front headlamp (water in lens)

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

nearside front headlamp (water in lens)

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning light on

engine under tray fitted (unable to see certain components)

nearside rear wheel slight noise when rotated

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,338 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs corroded oil leak driveshaft area

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 VWM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA56 VWM, 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 MA56 VWM registered?

MA56 VWM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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