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PX56 VXW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,494 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,434 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 19,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,537 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,131 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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PX56 VXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 PX56 VXW, 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 PX56 VXW registered?

PX56 VXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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