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DS06 SOJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,792 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped center and RH, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,019 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped center - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind RHR. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at rear muffler. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 140,329 miles

Nearside Outer Sill surface corroded

Offside Outer sill surface corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 129,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 121,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 121,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 2.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,730 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are perished and at 3mm

Pass 9 May 2016 70,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,633 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 61,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,273 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,813 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,188 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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DS06 SOJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS06 SOJ, 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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What year was DS06 SOJ registered?

DS06 SOJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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