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AJ06 XGS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

213,746 mi
Last recorded213,746 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 213,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 213,742 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower effort from offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2020 207,597 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 207,553 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 199,259 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 199,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 184,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 184,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 170,158 miles

Offside Front door strap broken .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 170,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split. (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split. (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front door strap broken .

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 158,020 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front door mirror class damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 158,020 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front door mirror class damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,669 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres have tread worn low on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

n/s/f strut top mount worn

Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,668 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front and o/s/r tyres have tread worn low on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

n/s/f strut top mount worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 127,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Fail 23 Jul 2014 127,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Fail 25 Jul 2013 110,550 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,293 miles

Small stone chips in screen.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 93,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S headlamp unit condensated.

Stone chip in centre of screen.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,133 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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 22 Jul 2010 58,954 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

both front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs badly corroded

both front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

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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AJ06 XGS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 AJ06 XGS, 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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AJ06 XGS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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