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SG56 JLO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,639 mi
Last recorded118,639 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,639 miles

condensation osr lamp

engine top cover insecure

ns reg lamp incomplete

play handbrake and rear imbalance

play nsf roll bar link

suspect nsf suspension arm bush seperating

various dirt body and underneath

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,476 miles

all tyres worn close to limit 1756514T

dents scratches / front reg cracked

engine top cover vibration

front brakes worn

front inner wheel rims damaged

nsf inner wheel arch cover insecure and wheel trim missing

nsf strut bearing sticking

osf and osr tyre and wheels damaged -steering fault

rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Sep 2011 102,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn close to limit 1756514T

dents scratches / front reg cracked

engine top cover vibration

front brakes worn

front inner wheel rims damaged

nsf inner wheel arch cover insecure and wheel trim missing

osf and osr tyre and wheels damaged -steering fault

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,460 miles

bth front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Sep 2010 84,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

bth front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,514 miles

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

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

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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SG56 JLO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG56 JLO, 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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SG56 JLO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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