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AV06 XLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,880 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,880 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 86,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,881 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,881 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,364 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 43,974 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 May 2014 43,974 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 May 2013 35,408 miles

front wipers split but still clearing

nearside rear seatbelt slow to take up slack

Fail 13 May 2013 35,400 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front wipers split but still clearing

nearside rear seatbelt slow to take up slack

offside front tyre bald on inner edge but not cut as deep

Pass 14 May 2012 28,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,720 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 XLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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