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SL56 LKM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,577 miles

ABS lamp illuminating intermittently

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,817 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 58,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,298 miles

both front tyres starting to split on tread

o/s rear tyre starting to split on tread

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake's sticking on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Sep 2010 22,384 miles

all tyre`s are cracked on the sidewall`s

Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,462 miles

all four tyres perrished and cracked on side walls

grating noise from front brakes

Fail 19 Sep 2009 15,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres perrished and cracked on side walls

grating noise from front brakes

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 LKM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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