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SN56 OPL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,372 mi
Last recorded60,372 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 OPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,372 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 60,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,796 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 51,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,864 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,675 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 25,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f wiper blade torn still clears screen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,293 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs scored lipped and corroded excessively.

o/s/r brake out of adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,807 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,414 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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SN56 OPL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SN56 OPL, 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 SN56 OPL registered?

SN56 OPL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is SN56 OPL safe to buy?

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