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MK56 FVR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,299 miles

exhaust back box bracket corroded and snapped but not insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2017 131,294 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box bracket corroded and snapped but not insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,394 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,040 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,040 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2013 89,067 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,067 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,571 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 80,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,190 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,381 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 FVR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVR, 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 MK56 FVR registered?

MK56 FVR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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