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MF56 VUO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,011 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,011 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,459 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,822 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,592 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,254 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 VUO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

MF56 VUO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is MF56 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 VUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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