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EJ06 XER

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 XER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,245 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Aug 2017 55,820 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,395 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,994 miles

all four tyres cracking up on outer walls

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres outer walls have surface cracks

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,048 miles

both rear tyres outer walls have surface cracks

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,357 miles

Cracking to side wall on n/side rear and both o/side tyres.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,357 miles

Cracking to side wall on n/side rear and both o/side tyres.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,745 miles

left hand wiper blade split at ends

possible puncture right hand rear tyre nail in tread area

Fail 10 Jun 2010 19,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,145 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 XER is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XER, 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 EJ06 XER registered?

EJ06 XER is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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