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AV06 SRZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 SRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,483 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

outer sills becoming weakened by corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2019 118,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

outer sills becoming weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,514 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion

small hole in centre exhaust silencer

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,689 miles

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

centre exhaust has slight blow

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r inner brake pad over half worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 113,687 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner brake pad over half worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

centre exhaust has slight blow

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,579 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft slight leak

Nearside Front inner gearbox oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cut

exhaust centre box slight leak, rear box slight leak

signs of water pump leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 105,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits seal pin holes in exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front inner driveshaft slight leak

Nearside Front inner gearbox oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cut

exhaust centre box slight leak, rear box slight leak

signs of water pump leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,614 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER AND MOUNTING CORRODED/DETERIORATED

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,532 miles

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

minor damage to nearside front wheel inner rim (possibly caused by pothole)

nearside & rear wiper blades split at ends

Fail 7 Aug 2012 12,532 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor damage to nearside front wheel inner rim (possibly caused by pothole)

nearside & rear wiper blades split at ends

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,361 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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AV06 SRZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV06 SRZ, 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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AV06 SRZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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