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CF06 ALU

2006 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,840 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing /worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre has nail/screw within tread close to inner sidewall, unrepairable.

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine/sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing /worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre has nail/screw within tread close to inner sidewall, unrepairable.

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine/sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,854 miles

Rear wiper split

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,854 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no oil measured on dip stick

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,206 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 1 Jun 2015 50,066 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 42,983 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,983 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,000 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 17,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ALU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CF06 ALU, 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 ALU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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