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MD06 EWE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 EWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,029 miles

Chip/crack less than 10mm ... lower centre screen

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,029 miles

Chip/crack less than 10mm ... lower centre screen

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,462 miles

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

Exhaust gas leak from down pipe joint

Front wipers worn / starting to smear

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

Windscreen has a stone chip damage to centre screen, less than 10mm

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,052 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,285 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,104 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 53,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,990 miles

N/S headlamp on max adjustment & is just within spec

Fail 29 Jul 2010 42,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,519 miles

n/s/ wing mirror damage rear wiper

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 EWE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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