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MW56 CHO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 71,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box bracket adrift but exhaust still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,677 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,956 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,956 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,631 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 33,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perrished.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,557 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,037 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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MW56 CHO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW56 CHO, 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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MW56 CHO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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