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ML56 SSJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,914 mi
Last recorded58,914 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 SSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,914 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 12 Oct 2022 58,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in rack end ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,092 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 54,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre outter edge

Fail 17 Jan 2017 48,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre outter edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,249 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,914 miles

Backbox slightly corroded

Engine oily

Front discs are corroded

Offside front antiroll bar droplink gaitor in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,085 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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ML56 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML56 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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What year was ML56 SSJ registered?

ML56 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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