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AK06 EAO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 95,244 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bush's deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres smooth inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

coolant below minimum

oil on minimum

Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres smooth inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

coolant below minimum

oil on minimum

Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,069 miles

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

Rear both axle bump stops missing

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,527 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 43,218 miles

item removed from windscreen before test

n/s/r tyre getting low & cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

item removed from windscreen before test

n/s/r tyre getting low & cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 36,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Cracking to o/s/f and rear tyres

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,084 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,130 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,490 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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AK06 EAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK06 EAO, 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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AK06 EAO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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