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CF06 AEW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 AEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,171 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,242 miles

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,116 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 84,115 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,698 miles

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

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

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

all tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,514 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 71,514 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,952 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,952 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,841 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,179 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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CF06 AEW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF06 AEW, 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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CF06 AEW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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