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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped repair (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped repair (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe join (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s/f trim fowling link gaiter
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front inner wheelarch trim insecure
n/s front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
o/s front and n/s rear tyres perished on sidewalls
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front inner wheelarch trim insecure
n/s front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
o/s front and n/s rear tyres perished on sidewalls
n/s front inner wheel arch trim insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV56 EWC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 EWC, 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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SV56 EWC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2006.
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