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MV56 YFO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,384 mi
Last recorded37,384 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 37,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 34,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrorded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 31,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,150 miles

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

cracks in offside rear tyre but not down to cords

Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracks in tyre (4.1.E.1)

cracks in offside rear tyre but not down to cords

Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,328 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,055 miles

scuffing to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,694 miles

scuffing to outer sidewall of nsf tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,155 miles

slight noise to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,959 miles

slight niose to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2009 5,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,414 miles

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

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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MV56 YFO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 YFO, 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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MV56 YFO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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