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CX56 SVY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,725 mi
Last recorded155,725 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 153,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 148,408 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 148,406 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 144,759 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 140,066 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 140,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,467 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,056 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken,back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,347 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)

rear exhaust box - bracket rusted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,395 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,141 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly due to under-inflation

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 3,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 SVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

CX56 SVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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