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SV56 OCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,373 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 37,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Fail 20 Dec 2023 37,942 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,487 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,643 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 20,459 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,833 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mount slightly deterioted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wipers torn

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 OCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV56 OCZ registered?

SV56 OCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is SV56 OCZ safe to buy?

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