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EF06 XRC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,292 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,465 miles

Engine Injector slight noise

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 97,465 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Injector slight noise

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,636 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,575 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,575 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded, and worn.

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 86,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded, and worn.

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,227 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,227 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,888 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,157 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,824 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,453 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,855 miles

both front brake discs start to rust across inner braking surface.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,737 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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EF06 XRC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF06 XRC, 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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EF06 XRC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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