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MF56 TFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first goint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly dry

n/s front tyre tread started to split

Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not+ secured correctly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first goint (6.1.2 (a))

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front tyre tread started to split

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.33 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,152 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 69,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,002 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,002 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2014 43,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 23,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,862 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 8,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,805 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 TFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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