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SY56 VRV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,346 mi
Last recorded70,346 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,346 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger not attached

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,659 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,407 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,732 miles

Rear exhaust support corroded and broken.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,939 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,939 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 VRV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

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

Is SY56 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 VRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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