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MK56 FVM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,941 mi
Last recorded127,941 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 127,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 107,848 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,647 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,646 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,322 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Aug 2016 54,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside/nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,667 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,975 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,975 miles

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,543 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 11,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FVM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 MK56 FVM, 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 FVM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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