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SH56 VTA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,815 mi
Last recorded68,815 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,815 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket on to gearbox bolt not fully tighten (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner brake pad not fitted correctly

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,923 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

knocking front suspension area

Fail 27 Sep 2018 62,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

knocking front suspension area

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,333 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,021 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 VTA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH56 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

SH56 VTA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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