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ML56 PNY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,827 mi
Last recorded59,827 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 PNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 59,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,972 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,164 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 49,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,226 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 21 Nov 2014 34,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 32,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,604 miles

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 16,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,733 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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ML56 PNY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PNY, 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 PNY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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