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MK56 MFU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 94,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 86,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill weak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,614 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 15 Sep 2020 84,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 82,200 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,356 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,813 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,813 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,058 miles

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

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,795 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE A SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,867 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 MFU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

MK56 MFU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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