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SH56 VRL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,112 mi
Last recorded69,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,708 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,708 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n/s front light unit

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 44,166 miles

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

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

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

bonet stay missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,342 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 18,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,757 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,277 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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SH56 VRL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SH56 VRL, 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 SH56 VRL registered?

SH56 VRL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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