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SY56 VSG

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill has a plastic cover

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside outer sill has a plastic cover

Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,289 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of sill + centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various underside components have surface corrision

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,764 miles

slight oil leak

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,261 miles

exhaust patched up at rear mounting brackets

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,885 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME STARTING TO CORRODE.

Nearside Front WEARING ON OUTSIDE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front WEARING ON OUTSIDE

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,885 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME STARTING TO CORRODE.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front WEARING ON OUTSIDE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front WEARING ON OUTSIDE

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight roughness in rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning light on

rear silencer hanger broken

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,100 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management warning light on

rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,341 miles

nearside front constant velocity gaiter band broken

rear silencer box hanger broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,133 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,525 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 VSG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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