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VO56 FYS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 81,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise rear wiper blade worn replace soon

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise rear wiper blade worn replace soon

Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,782 miles

advise n/s rear door hinge loose

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,983 miles

advise rear exhaust support strap corroded

advise rear wiper worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,908 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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VO56 FYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VO56 FYS, 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 VO56 FYS registered?

VO56 FYS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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