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EJ06 XDZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 XDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,127 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,127 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 85,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 85,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,833 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 81,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,352 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2019 68,228 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,186 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,252 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,427 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 29,436 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,746 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre side wall cracked

Unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Unable to check passanger seat belt due to child seat

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,770 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 XDZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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