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SG56 XUS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills soft

Fail 21 Oct 2021 98,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel down back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills soft

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Bump stops missing

Sills soft but not holed

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Bump stops missing

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

Sills soft but not holed

Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,525 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 7 Apr 2018 87,525 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,089 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 81,089 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,052 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,515 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,578 miles

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

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,615 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 XUS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG56 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

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

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