MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wishbone ( rear bushes ) starting to unbond
Rear bump stop missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THIN scratch on windscreen from prologed use of defectove wiper
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ56 VAV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MJ56 VAV, 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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MJ56 VAV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2006.
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