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SP56 ZNO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 ZNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,075 miles

radiator leaking

rear wiper arm u/s

Fail 2 Mar 2021 98,074 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding noise from rear hub when rotating wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

radiator leaking

rear wiper arm u/s

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,494 miles

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 93,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,779 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,422 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,421 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,778 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper torn at end

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper torn at end

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Oil leak sump ()

coolant level low

slight drag at n/s/r wheel

slight oil leak at top end of engine

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,107 miles

o/s/r tyre perished / cracked

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,711 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,873 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,473 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,041 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 ZNO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

SP56 ZNO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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