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SJ56 RUR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,029 mi
Last recorded38,029 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 28,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,952 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 26,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,469 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 24,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,285 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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SJ56 RUR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SJ56 RUR, 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 SJ56 RUR registered?

SJ56 RUR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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