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MK56 FWN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,113 mi
Last recorded64,113 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,113 miles

Advise exhaust hanger snapped.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has a build up of condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,261 miles

Front bumper damaged and nearside front door catching on wing when opened

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front wiper small splits

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper damaged and nearside front door catching on wing when opened

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front wiper small splits

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,871 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

nearside front brake disc worn on inner

nearside front door strap fault

Fail 22 Aug 2016 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65t14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

nearside front brake disc worn on inner

nearside front door strap fault

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,251 miles

nearside rear fog lamp not working (fault on dash)

stickers on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

centre high level brake not working

fault showing on dash for fog lamp but offside rear working correctly

nearside plastic cover under wheel arch broken

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,783 miles

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

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

cracks in outer sidewalls of both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn on edges

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 22 Aug 2013 29,783 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks in outer sidewalls of both rear tyres

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,265 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,265 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,475 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 18,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,346 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 FWN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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