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MW56 CHX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,779 mi
Last recorded101,779 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 CHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 101,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,230 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,579 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,931 miles

both front & rear tyres side walls showing deterioration

Fail 14 Mar 2013 32,931 miles

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

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

both front & rear tyres side walls showing deterioration

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,299 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,638 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 CHX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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