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EJ06 XDH

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 XDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 152,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,920 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 8 May 2019 119,643 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly corroded

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

oil leak

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 May 2018 113,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

OIL + COOLANT leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated at time of inspection

Rear coil spring corroded both: slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 18 May 2018 113,673 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

OIL + COOLANT leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated at time of inspection

Rear coil spring corroded both: slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 3 May 2017 107,771 miles

under tray loose

Pass 18 May 2016 93,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 83,777 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Pass 19 May 2014 78,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,099 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 61,099 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 51,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,431 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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EJ06 XDH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ06 XDH, 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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EJ06 XDH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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