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SG56 JLX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 JLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,603 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,931 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 86,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,558 miles

centre stop light not working

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,999 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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SG56 JLX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG56 JLX, 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 SG56 JLX registered?

SG56 JLX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SG56 JLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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