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ML56 ODC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ODC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,583 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 42,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,422 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view right in the lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 37,422 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure bumper grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view right in the lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Cracks in rear tyre walls

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 32,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Cracks in rear tyre walls

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,934 miles

Backbox and bracket corroded

Direction indicators slightly discoloured NSF and NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Crack in lower windscreen area

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 25,934 miles

Backbox and bracket corroded

Direction indicators slightly discoloured NSF and NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Crack in lower windscreen area

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,901 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork damaged

fuel cap (damaged)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 16,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork damaged

fuel cap (damaged)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 9,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,117 miles

both front tyres cracked/split

both rear tyres cracked/split

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ODC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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