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SJ56 VXS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak at engine (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre covered in brake fluid

Pass 5 May 2016 94,726 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear strap (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,862 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,180 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,180 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,402 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,399 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ56 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

SJ56 VXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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