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ML56 PPO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,469 mi
Last recorded190,469 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 PPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 190,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 190,467 miles

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever too high (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration cannot test emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bottom rear behind gearbox bolts missing and knocking (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 176,531 miles

Management light on

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 26 Oct 2022 176,466 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Management light on

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2021 161,685 miles

eml on

o/s no plate light not working

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre on limit

windscreen has crack on ns

Fail 27 Oct 2021 161,685 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml on

o/s no plate light not working

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre on limit

windscreen has crack on ns

Pass 28 Oct 2020 149,979 miles

Both front shock absorbers lightly misted with oil

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Oct 2020 149,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers lightly misted with oil

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 136,856 miles

front pads low

front tyres wearing edges

knocking noise

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2019 136,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front pads low

front tyres wearing edges

knocking noise

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,365 miles

h/b lever on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,510 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 111,510 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,980 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor gearbox oil leak.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor gearbox oil leak.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 88,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,800 miles

catalyst heatshield insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

catalyst heatshield insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 43,210 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,315 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 PPO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PPO, 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 PPO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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