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EJ06 XDV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 XDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,343 miles

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

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

Front coil springs look different, less clearance around O/S

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,398 miles

Offside Front wrong coil spring fitted. rubs on inner body, on lock. (should be ra3554 not ra2608)

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,398 miles

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

Offside Front wrong coil spring fitted. rubs on inner body, on lock. (should be ra3554 not ra2608)

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,661 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,761 miles

front exhaust mount cracked

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover insecure

rear exhaust mount broken/loose hitting on underbody. (strap type)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,266 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,461 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,480 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,857 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service indicator indicates that the vehicle is overdue a service

Fail 13 Jun 2013 40,501 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service indicator indicates that the vehicle is overdue a service

Pass 25 May 2012 36,823 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 22,802 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,998 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 19,998 miles

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

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 XDV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ06 XDV, 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 XDV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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