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ST56 CDN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,390 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 82,919 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 80,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 80,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,025 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 79,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,424 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 75,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,263 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and split

Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished and split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 66,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loosse

offside front tyre perished and split not down to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,264 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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ST56 CDN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST56 CDN, 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 ST56 CDN registered?

ST56 CDN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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