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SJ56 WHP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 WHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 99,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

deep cuts in both rear tyres

rear exhaust shield insucure

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

deep cuts in both rear tyres

rear exhaust shield insucure

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,238 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,238 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,321 miles

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

both front tyres perished

cut in tread of nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn

front springs retainers modification not fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,308 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres perished

cut in tread of nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn

front springs retainers modification not fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,423 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 39,423 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,054 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 WHP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHP, 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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SJ56 WHP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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