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ML56 CBO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,238 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight leak water pump

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight leak water pump

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,976 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,976 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

pulley noise from engine

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 22,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs worn

rear wiper split

signs of slight water leak on water housing

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,514 miles

2 front tyres over half worn

Rear wiper split

Slight Wear front brake disc;s

slight rust rear exhaust section

windscreen washers frozen

Fail 4 Jan 2010 15,514 miles

2 front tyres over half worn

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

Rear wiper split

Slight Wear front brake disc;s

slight rust rear exhaust section

windscreen washers frozen

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 CBO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML56 CBO, 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 ML56 CBO registered?

ML56 CBO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is ML56 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML56 CBO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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