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SV56 OBF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 93,585 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 93,585 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,182 miles

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

alternator belt tensioner faulty

offside front strut upper bearing seized

offside rear tyre sidewall is damaged but no plies visible

Fail 10 Sep 2014 85,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt tensioner faulty

offside front strut upper bearing seized

offside rear tyre sidewall is damaged but no plies visible

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,829 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,167 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTING

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,167 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,291 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,291 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,123 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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SV56 OBF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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