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CX56 SPZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 108,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,176 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 99,166 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,340 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,984 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 77,984 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,353 miles

Front both discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,793 miles

Front inner edges of discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,546 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 SPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPZ, 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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CX56 SPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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