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SP56 MFN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,606 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,406 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,803 miles

front fog lamp nearside inop

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

front fog lamp nearside inop

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,817 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,178 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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SP56 MFN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP56 MFN, 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 SP56 MFN registered?

SP56 MFN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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