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MK56 ENR

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,806 mi
Last recorded138,806 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ENR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 138,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 131,560 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,257 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 121,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 119,158 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,566 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,481 miles

exhaust getting corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

poor image n/s headlamp

rear exhaust heat shield getting corroded around securing screws

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,645 miles

front pads getting low

some play steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blade ends split

rear exhaust support bracket getting corroded

some play front drop links

some play nearside track rod end

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,569 miles

both wiper blade ends split

rear exhaust support bracket getting corroded

some play front drop links

some play nearside track rod end

Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,689 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust back box support bracket getting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,569 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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MK56 ENR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK56 ENR, 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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MK56 ENR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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