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ML56 POV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,783 mi
Last recorded58,783 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 POV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,783 miles

Exhaust system becoming weak and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front top Macpherson top mounting slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system becoming weak and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front top Macpherson top mounting slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,906 miles

Exhaust system becoming weak and corroded in parts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing spring mounting slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 53,905 miles

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

Exhaust system becoming weak and corroded in parts

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing spring mounting slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 41,678 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 19,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,232 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 12,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,364 miles

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2016 10,646 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 9,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 9,337 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 9,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 8,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,901 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 POV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 POV, 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 POV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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