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SV56 EWP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,553 mi
Last recorded54,553 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,553 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,468 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f disc pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,468 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,331 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,769 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)

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 EWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

SV56 EWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is SV56 EWP safe to buy?

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