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SW56 DTX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,683 mi
Last recorded45,683 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,683 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,604 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,276 miles

Both wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SW56 DTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW56 DTX, 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

How do I check the history of SW56 DTX?

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What year was SW56 DTX registered?

SW56 DTX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is SW56 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 DTX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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