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RJ56 DAO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 48,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,462 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2012 32,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag warning lamp on

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,702 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 14,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,415 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 10,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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RJ56 DAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ56 DAO, 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 RJ56 DAO registered?

RJ56 DAO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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