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SP56 MJF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has bandage fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,655 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,651 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,366 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 53,366 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,149 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 23 Sep 2011 30,422 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,214 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 MJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

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

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