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CX56 SOU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,890 mi
Last recorded86,890 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,890 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 67,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,975 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,416 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,895 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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CX56 SOU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CX56 SOU, 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 CX56 SOU registered?

CX56 SOU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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