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RV56 XZC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,945 mi
Last recorded176,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 176,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 171,598 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 171,555 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 164,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 164,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 155,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 155,903 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 146,432 miles

chips in swept area of windscreen but not affecting view of the road

slight play felt in steering wheel bearing/column

Fail 17 Jun 2017 146,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer joint leaking (7.1.2)

chips in swept area of windscreen but not affecting view of the road

slight play felt in steering wheel bearing/column

Pass 2 Jul 2016 134,048 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 106,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 75,744 miles

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

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

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP GETTING VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Aug 2012 75,744 miles

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

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP GETTING VERY RUSTY

Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,079 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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RV56 XZC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV56 XZC, 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 RV56 XZC registered?

RV56 XZC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is RV56 XZC safe to buy?

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