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LD06 SMX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

o/s n/s rear springs rusting

Fail 4 Feb 2021 61,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

o/s n/s rear springs rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,784 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,561 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,530 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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LD06 SMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD06 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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What year was LD06 SMX registered?

LD06 SMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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