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ML56 SSV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,216 mi
Last recorded63,216 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,216 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 63,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,989 miles

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

brake bind n/s/r

rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 May 2017 60,989 miles

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

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

brake bind n/s/r

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 May 2016 55,783 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 55,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 51,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust mount

Pass 6 May 2014 46,363 miles

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust mount rusted

Pass 7 May 2013 41,889 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 41,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,564 miles

1 engine over full with oil 2 oil leak on o/s of engine

1 nsr service and park brake getting lazy

1 osr tyre perished on sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,564 miles

1 engine over full with oil 2 oil leak on o/s of engine

1 nsr service and park brake getting lazy

1 osr tyre perished on sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,266 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 34,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,497 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise near side door mirror cracked

advise rear wiper split

Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

advise near side door mirror cracked

advise rear wiper split

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 SSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ML56 SSV, 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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ML56 SSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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