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SV56 CYU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,249 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,220 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,864 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 62,864 miles

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

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 6 Aug 2014 54,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,754 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked due to age

Fail 12 Aug 2013 46,754 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres badly scrubbed. advise tracking

both rear tyres badly cracked due to age

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,389 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,852 miles

Exhaust system corroded,no leaks.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded,no leaks.

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)

Surface cracking on all tyres.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 30,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,822 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc surfaces rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

b/s front brake disc surfaces rusty around edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

b/s front brake disc surfaces rusty around edges

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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SV56 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV56 CYU, 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 SV56 CYU registered?

SV56 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SV56 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 CYU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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