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SV55 JZA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2025 125,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 May 2024 124,694 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion and underseal

Fail 21 May 2024 124,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion and underseal

Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill badly holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill badly holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill badly hole3d and corroded within 30cm off a seatbelt mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill badly holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not yet weak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 114,170 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 114,170 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,538 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,409 miles

Front exhaust flange deteriorating

Nearside Front spring differs from offside

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 72,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front spring differs from offside

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,478 miles

exhaust tail box band brocken

Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,896 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,233 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 12,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,321 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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SV55 JZA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SV55 JZA, 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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SV55 JZA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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