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SG56 JMX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,240 mi
Last recorded50,240 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 JMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,240 miles

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed outwith structural points

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 44,983 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,674 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 33,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolant low

hub caps fitted not able to check wheel nuts

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but not showing cords and wearing on inner edge

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f top strut mounting seizing slightly

o/s/r brake binding slighlty

Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 29,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 14,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 10,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,799 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres cracked

engine managmentlight on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,479 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 JMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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