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FY56 SVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,696 mi
Last recorded107,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 103,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,052 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,051 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,616 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,477 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2014 83,477 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,297 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011
Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,697 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,438 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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FY56 SVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY56 SVJ, 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 FY56 SVJ registered?

FY56 SVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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