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SY56 MZT

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,616 mi
Last recorded107,616 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 MZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 107,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,964 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2017 92,879 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine will not rev beyond two thousand rpm

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,961 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs corroded

radiator leaking coolant

rear shocks corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs corroded

heatsheild rattling

radiator leaking coolant

rear shocks corroded

sump porous

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,339 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,973 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 MZT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SY56 MZT, 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 SY56 MZT registered?

SY56 MZT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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