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SC55 SGX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,162 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 85,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Jan 2014 81,084 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,084 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,198 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 77,194 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,962 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,053 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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SC55 SGX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC55 SGX, 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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What year was SC55 SGX registered?

SC55 SGX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is SC55 SGX safe to buy?

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