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MT56 OFW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,441 mi
Last recorded84,441 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 OFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 84,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,450 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,823 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 59,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,887 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,823 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded off but system still supported

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MT56 OFW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT56 OFW, 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 MT56 OFW registered?

MT56 OFW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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