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SJ56 WRN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,095 mi
Last recorded94,095 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 WRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 94,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 93,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 86,644 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 175-65-14t split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 May 2021 86,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 175-65-14t split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,416 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 76,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,220 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,682 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,085 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,084 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads are low and brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,416 miles

Rear tyres getting cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,276 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 WRN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

SJ56 WRN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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