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CA06 XHL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,995 mi
Last recorded60,995 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,132 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,070 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,478 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 50,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,110 miles

high level brakelight not working

Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,109 miles

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

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

emissions not tested due to low oil level dipstick broken

high level brakelight not working

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight roughness noted in wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,360 miles

rear wiper blade has ends split.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,360 miles

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

rear wiper blade has ends split.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,041 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks

nearside plastic sill covering damaged

offside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,611 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2011 20,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,933 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s/f tyre just starting to get close to legal limit.

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 XHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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