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SW55 CKL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,756 mi
Last recorded63,756 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65T14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,206 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,779 miles

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

alternator bolt loose

front exhaust braket cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,082 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,165 miles

nearside front wiper torn

Fail 1 Dec 2011 16,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wiper torn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 14,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,424 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 10,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,364 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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SW55 CKL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW55 CKL, 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 SW55 CKL registered?

SW55 CKL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is SW55 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 CKL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW55 CKL have outstanding finance?

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