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AF06 XSN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,142 miles

All 4 tyres perished/cracking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2025 69,142 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill next to rear axle mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres perished/cracking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL are starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 68,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL are starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Brake hoses ferrules corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted on inner sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,362 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust back box (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,124 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,172 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,542 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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AF06 XSN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF06 XSN, 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 AF06 XSN registered?

AF06 XSN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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