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HV06 SMX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 121,486 miles

Central Exhaust poor condition/slight blow

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 89,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,710 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre cracked in the inner sidewall(no cords seen)

n/s/rear brake disc rusty.

rear exaust section very rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,122 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,339 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 24,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,467 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2011 21,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 16,701 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,286 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 11,286 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV06 SMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV06 SMX, 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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HV06 SMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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