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SA56 NHL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,802 mi
Last recorded128,802 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 128,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 106,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,195 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 98,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 93,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,377 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,221 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,343 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,313 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SA56 NHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA56 NHL, 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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SA56 NHL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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