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AU06 LTE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 97,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,439 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,472 miles

N/S/R tyre has age related cracks on side wall

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 20,472 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre has age related cracks on side wall

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 19,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perishing on sidewalls no chords exposed

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,893 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on sidewalls no chords exposed

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,057 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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AU06 LTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU06 LTE, 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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AU06 LTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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