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CA06 USM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,861 mi
Last recorded101,861 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 101,861 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2023 101,861 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,206 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

o/s lower sill panel has surface corrosion

rear bumper cross member slight damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2021 97,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear bump stops missing

o/s lower sill panel has surface corrosion

rear bumper cross member slight damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,788 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,373 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 85,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 85,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,268 miles

rear exhuast clamp broken

Fail 27 Feb 2015 64,268 miles

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

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

rear exhuast clamp broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,333 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,330 miles

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

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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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CA06 USM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA06 USM, 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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CA06 USM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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