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SL56 AOM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,961 mi
Last recorded70,961 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 AOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,767 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,365 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 53,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,420 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 46,414 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not in place at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no turning off unless ignition switched off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 33,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,873 miles

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 21 Sep 2011 14,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 13,008 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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SL56 AOM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL56 AOM, 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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SL56 AOM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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