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FV56 SSJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,132 mi
Last recorded82,132 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,358 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,358 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner raised edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner raised edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,116 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin inscure

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,433 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,433 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,234 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2012 41,232 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake disc's worn

n\s\front tyre outer side wall has cut but can not see cords

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,584 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)

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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FV56 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV56 SSJ, 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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FV56 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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