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CE06 XRL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

209,001 mi
Last recorded209,001 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 209,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 199,973 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 199,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 189,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 179,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 158,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,529 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 133,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,373 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' drivers sun visor wont stay in stow position (8.3.1e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,892 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a small gash on outer sidewall

oil leak from sump

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,887 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre has a small gash on outer sidewall

oil leak from sump

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,373 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,101 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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CE06 XRL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CE06 XRL, 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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CE06 XRL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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