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SL56 FWP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,432 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 90,549 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,190 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,439 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,319 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,445 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 62,633 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,207 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL56 FWP, 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 SL56 FWP registered?

SL56 FWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is SL56 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 FWP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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