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RO56 XAS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,692 mi
Last recorded110,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 XAS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,506 miles

Rear both nearside and offside outer cill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 107,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside outer cill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,933 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,234 miles

advise all tyres perishing and cracking up

advise front discs /condition /performance

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,141 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly when rotated manually

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs scored inner faces

Fail 1 Jul 2016 92,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs scored inner faces

Pass 7 May 2015 86,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 64,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RO56 XAS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO56 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 XAS registered?

RO56 XAS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is RO56 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 XAS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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