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MK56 MDY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,094 mi
Last recorded90,094 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,094 miles

Coolant leak sign of leak coming from side of the engine ()

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front shock top mount slight noisy on lock check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever insecure but still able to open bonnet

exhaust heat shield above fuel tank slight loose

weld repairs covered in underseal limited inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,076 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching wheel arch liner which is insecure on lock check (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak sign of leak coming from side of the engine ()

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front shock top mount slight noisy on lock check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever insecure but still able to open bonnet

exhaust heat shield above fuel tank slight loose

Pass 27 Aug 2022 89,401 miles

Bonnet pull broken, hard to open

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Top centre brake light out

Fail 25 Aug 2022 89,397 miles

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

Bonnet pull broken, hard to open

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Top centre brake light out

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad inner shoulder at 1,6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet pull broken hard to open

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad inner shoulder at 1,6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet pull broken hard to open

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,689 miles

Coolant leak signs of radiator leakage ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder, also perishing on wall (175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front door check strap broken

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front door latch broken

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front door latch broken

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,148 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,503 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2014 53,503 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,472 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,557 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 MDY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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