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SM56 GSU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,849 mi
Last recorded37,849 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,849 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components.fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,017 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Front wing repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 37,017 miles

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

Central stop light not working

Offside Front wing repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,756 miles

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 29 Oct 2021 35,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,308 miles

n/s and o/s front hub assembly weakened by corrosion almost to excess

o/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak at engine

Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s and o/s front hub assembly weakened by corrosion almost to excess

o/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,658 miles

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,203 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

Fail 26 Oct 2018 33,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,458 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 26,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blown at back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracking and split to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder unrepairable 175 65 14 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,977 miles

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

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front roof bar insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,380 miles

High Level Stop Lamp Inoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 10,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 6,699 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear strap broken exhaust still secure

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f wiper torn still clearing screen

Pass 8 Dec 2010 6,699 miles

exhaust rear strap broken exhaust still secure

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f wiper torn still clearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 4,449 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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SM56 GSU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM56 GSU, 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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SM56 GSU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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