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CX06 XAP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 101,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,523 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 25 Jan 2018 89,523 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,295 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,917 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2013 48,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,071 miles

Advise Child seat fitted N/S/R.

Advise N/S/F Tyre wearing on the inside edge and is only just acceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre wearing on the inside edge and is only just acceptable.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise Child seat fitted N/S/R.

Advise N/S/F Tyre wearing on the inside edge and is only just acceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre wearing on the inside edge and is only just acceptable.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,858 miles

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

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

front nearside disc worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,595 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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CX06 XAP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CX06 XAP, 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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CX06 XAP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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