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PX56 SKJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 SKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,102 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 28 Nov 2017 90,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure both front (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,461 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,152 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 87,104 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rusty and weak at rear

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rusty and weak at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,926 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,189 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,439 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 58,439 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,353 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,353 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes binding on slightly

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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PX56 SKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX56 SKJ, 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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PX56 SKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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