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SP56 MGJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,181 mi
Last recorded37,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,181 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 37,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING

Pass 5 May 2017 36,667 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition perished between tread and sidewalls

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition perished between tread and sidewall

Fail 4 May 2017 36,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition perished between tread and sidewalls

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition perished between tread and sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,045 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,037 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,468 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,685 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,391 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,050 miles

rear wiper torn

two front seat belts buttons missing

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 MGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP56 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

SP56 MGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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