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CX56 SSV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,277 mi
Last recorded187,277 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 187,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Oct 2014 187,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 174,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 146,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 146,967 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,006 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 116,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,478 miles

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

inner edges of front tyres worn unevenly.. advise tracking check

n/s/f top strut mount rubber adift

n/s/f wheel bearing/brake binding

o/s/f wheel arch lining fouling droplink

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CX56 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

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

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