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SO55 UZS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,758 mi
Last recorded66,758 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 66,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on flat spot on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 51,912 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 51,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 47,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 May 2018 47,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,859 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,000 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,301 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,767 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,767 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,841 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre has slight age cracks

offside rear tyre has slight age cracks

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,888 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2011 31,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hi-level brake light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 30,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,867 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SO55 UZS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO55 UZS, 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 SO55 UZS registered?

SO55 UZS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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