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SY56 LGG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2017 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,138 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,138 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,413 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,459 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,682 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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SY56 LGG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY56 LGG, 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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SY56 LGG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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