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MF56 RYX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,113 mi
Last recorded63,113 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 RYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,113 miles

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose securing clip corroding away

Offside Headlamp has condensation/water on the inside

Offside Rear flexi brake hose securing clip corroding away

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flange (6.1.2 (a))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 64,257 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flange (6.1.2 (a))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flange blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

various underbody components

Fail 8 Feb 2023 61,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flange blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

various underbody components

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,663 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 60,641 miles

Electronic power steering not working vehicle can turn itself to the right, but harder to turn left, (2.6 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering turns itself to the right, then it is physically impossible to manually turn the wheels back to the left with the engine running, turn engine off and the electric steering motor stops enabling the wheels to turn. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,445 miles

Electric steering has more resistance turning LEFT than when turning right.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 59,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque, effecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque, effecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Electric steering has more resistance turning LEFT than when turning right.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,489 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 58,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,077 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 54,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 52,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket at the front corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,181 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,531 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,433 miles

nsr tyre cracking and splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,044 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,620 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 RYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYX, 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 MF56 RYX registered?

MF56 RYX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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