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MF56 EFA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

113,724 mi
Last recorded113,724 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 EFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 114,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 113,107 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,726 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,370 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,419 miles

Nearside Front headlight adjuster motor running continuous

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 105,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 97,954 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 97,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,219 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,363 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2012 51,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear on front brake discs

centre stop light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,535 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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MF56 EFA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MF56 EFA, 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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MF56 EFA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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