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SJ56 YJV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,597 mi
Last recorded44,597 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 YJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 44,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,033 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 43,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,405 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 42,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,745 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 41,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front at 41%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,438 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 41,437 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,807 miles

high level brake light inop

slight bind in o/s/r brake

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,207 miles

Oil leak ()

slight cracking on both front tyres

Fail 25 Jul 2017 39,207 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight seep offside rear shock absorber.

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,209 miles

Slight seep offside rear shock absorber.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,696 miles

Slight cracking in antiroll link gaiters. Slight seep at offside rear shock absorber.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,929 miles

Slight seep at offside rear shock absorber. Slight perishing antiroll link gaiters.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight seep at offside rear shock absorber. Slight perishing antiroll link gaiters.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,823 miles

advise slight sticking on nearside rear parking brake.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,830 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 20,830 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YJV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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