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RJ56 EEM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,092 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,092 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s front wishbones bushes perrishing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,219 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe cat (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,163 miles

can't see brakes though wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,078 miles

can not see frint brakes though the wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,466 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

NSF tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Rear parking sensor, loose wiring.

Unable to visually inspect front brake pads.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,558 miles

bonit catch in the car brockan

Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,029 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,958 miles

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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 EEM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ56 EEM, 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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RJ56 EEM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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