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SW55 CKO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,362 mi
Last recorded82,362 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 70,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,450 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,366 miles

bracket for cat corroded not holding exhaust

o/s/f door seal torn

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight leak at back box join

sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished due to all tyres being run soft all were between 10-20 psi

Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished due to all tyres being run soft all were between 10-20 psi

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CKO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CKO, 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 CKO registered?

SW55 CKO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is SW55 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 CKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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