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SB56 HXA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,199 mi
Last recorded116,199 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 HXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

STEERING INTERMITTANTLY HAS DOMINANT DIRECTION

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering has fault pulling to right

Fail 26 Oct 2021 102,950 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering has fault pulling to right

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 98,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,886 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2018 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s number plate light n/w

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,646 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,166 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,958 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,154 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 66,866 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,801 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,553 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,357 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,047 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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SB56 HXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SB56 HXA, 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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SB56 HXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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