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AO06 EFN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,740 mi
Last recorded104,740 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 EFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,740 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough when rotating steering wheel from lock to lock. advise adjustment/repair (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,740 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough when rotating steering wheel from lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,739 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid inside of brake drum area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough when rotating steering wheel from lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

temperary repair to exhaust

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

temperary repair to exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,771 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 44,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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AO06 EFN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO06 EFN, 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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AO06 EFN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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