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SP56 OXK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion around rear suspension mounting areas

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,534 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,489 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,833 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 69,830 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole by Join (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,584 miles

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

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,584 miles

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

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

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2015 63,235 miles

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 24 Oct 2015 63,235 miles

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

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 31 Oct 2014 58,837 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 54,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,005 miles

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

Wiper blades worn and noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,921 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,108 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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 OXK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

SP56 OXK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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