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SA56 VEK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,403 mi
Last recorded104,403 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,403 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 104,401 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,434 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,925 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & balding on outer edge - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively High Spot (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear washer inop

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,901 miles

engine oil leak from front cylinder head gasket.

Fail 22 May 2013 46,901 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil leak from front cylinder head gasket.

Pass 24 May 2012 36,773 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 29,377 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,631 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 25,631 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,208 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some outer sidewall damage and deterioration on nearside front tyre

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 VEK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA56 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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