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SP56 MGE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,547 mi
Last recorded88,547 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 88,547 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,658 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 85,686 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,300 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,458 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on side wall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch slipping

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on side wall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch slipping

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 57,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear axle bumper stops missing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,194 miles

both rear axle bumper stops missing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing/broken off.

Offside rear tyre walls perishing.

Rear exhaust silencer has a home made strap supporting it.

All three rear seat head restraints missing/removed from vehicle.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing/broken off.

Offside rear tyre walls perishing.

Rear exhaust silencer has a home made strap supporting it.

All three rear seat head restraints missing/removed from vehicle.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyreswearing on shoulders

nearside washer jet poor

rear silencer supported by home made strap

slight movement in upper steering column mounting

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,553 miles

requires exhaust rear silencer mounting- has had temp repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,170 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 MGE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP56 MGE, 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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SP56 MGE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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