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MK56 FYM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 126,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 126,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 116,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy but NOT rough when rotated at time of inspection

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,153 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjused (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy but NOT rough when rotated at time of inspection

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 May 2017 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 95,452 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 76,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,200 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 FYM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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