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MD06 ERX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,228 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 78,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,097 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 73,097 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 30,411 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,966 miles

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

Front Inner both tyres worn

Fail 4 Jul 2020 26,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner both tyres worn

Pass 28 Jul 2019 23,776 miles

Front Inner both edge worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2019 23,776 miles

Front Inner both edge worn

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 19,349 miles

Rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Jul 2018 19,349 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,427 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 12,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 Tyres Perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,112 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 7,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

nearside front tyre cracking on outter edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 7,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

nearside front tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,609 miles

front wipers split

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,239 miles

Nearside and offside wiper blades split and poor

Fail 5 Jul 2011 6,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside wiper blades split and poor

Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,665 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

OSF wheel binding slightly.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,020 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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MD06 ERX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MD06 ERX, 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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MD06 ERX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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