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SN55 LEC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,348 mi
Last recorded65,348 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 65,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 62,380 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,472 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 59,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,602 miles

Engine radiator insecure. Rear of chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 51,602 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Engine radiator insecure. Rear of chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2019 49,401 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,762 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,118 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 32,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 21,399 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,846 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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SN55 LEC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN55 LEC, 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 SN55 LEC registered?

SN55 LEC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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