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SP56 OWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 97,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2018 96,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,403 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 125,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 1,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 77,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,413 miles

n/s/f--o/s/f discs in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,229 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 OWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 OWJ, 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 OWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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