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CX56 SVF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 75,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,654 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,177 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,055 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,558 miles

height adjuster reset to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,446 miles

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

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

diesel treatment

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,935 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,954 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,928 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 SVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

CX56 SVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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