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SY56 OGU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,633 mi
Last recorded84,633 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,633 miles

Rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode requires attention soon

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,410 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 55,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,272 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,014 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 19,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim (inside)

Pass 23 May 2011 13,143 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,603 miles

both front wiper blades torn

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 OGU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

SY56 OGU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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The MOT history for SY56 OGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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