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SM56 WZH

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,833 mi
Last recorded98,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 WZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine and gearbox covered in oil but not leaking onto ground (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2019 98,833 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine and gearbox covered in oil but not leaking onto ground (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint onto centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box /drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake red in colour requires further inspection (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished 175/6514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly bfitted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint onto centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box /drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake red in colour requires further inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,161 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,406 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,512 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section exhaust hanger corroded

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 WZH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZH, 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 SM56 WZH registered?

SM56 WZH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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