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SX55 DCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,752 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 117,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,518 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,919 miles

Oil leak front of engine,sligth ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,428 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,392 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,025 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,730 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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SX55 DCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX55 DCZ, 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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SX55 DCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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