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EO06 TBX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 TBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 103,683 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic corrosion - strongly advise rectification before output/beam pattern is fully compromised. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is clearly loose/broken.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,785 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (one corroded and one broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wheel arch lining damaged and insecure

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms becoming faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,427 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge 176/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mountings broken

Fail 16 Jan 2023 88,766 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated and no images

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge 176/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check strap bolt loose

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,126 miles

All underbody slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,765 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,346 miles

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,507 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2016 48,469 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,078 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,078 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,390 miles

offside front wing panel and side repeater lens damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,390 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wing panel and side repeater lens damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,438 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,589 miles

all tyres perishing

rear wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,746 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,675 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)

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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EO06 TBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EO06 TBX, 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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EO06 TBX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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