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EK06 EWP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 EWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop mounting area corroded (bump stop missing)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Welding repairs covered in black underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2024 121,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop mounting area corroded (bump stop missing)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,105 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,287 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch taped on

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 101,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,831 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,784 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,784 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,046 miles

All tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Front Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Offside Front Play in lower swivel

Rear Exhaust box mount corroded through, other hanger still intact, system supported adequately

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,423 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front outer tyrewall showing cord

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front outer tyrewall showing cord

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK06 EWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EK06 EWP, 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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EK06 EWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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