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ML56 ALU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,252 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 78,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 75,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,923 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt stitching badly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

offside & nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge (meets pass criteria but dangerous to drive

Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,440 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 19,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,385 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,385 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ML56 ALU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML56 ALU, 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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ML56 ALU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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