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ET06 EGK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,801 mi
Last recorded108,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 EGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,396 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,756 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,410 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cant check wheel baring as breaks are binding

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 95,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cant check wheel baring as breaks are binding

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,641 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,640 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,855 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported braket (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,477 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

in car headlight adjuster not working on the near side

Pass 16 May 2012 75,855 miles

coolant low

Fail 16 May 2012 75,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,034 miles

front wipers are split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,781 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres slightly low

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,147 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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ET06 EGK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ET06 EGK, 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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ET06 EGK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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