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RO56 XAD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,329 mi
Last recorded73,329 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 XAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,441 miles

tested in wet condions

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,430 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight age cracking on both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,430 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight age cracking on both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,251 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,197 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,391 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery cover fitted

both front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery cover fitted

both front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,884 miles

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

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

front discs worn

small stone chips in windscreen

wipers noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,884 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing low 2mm

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,068 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RO56 XAD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 RO56 XAD, 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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RO56 XAD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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