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SY56 OJF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,625 miles

Both sills soft and underneath corroded in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both sills soft and underneath corroded in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/f cv boot slight leak of grease

N/s/r bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,161 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 24,902 miles

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

o/s front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,902 miles

o/s front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,491 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 OJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

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

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