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MF06 CDX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,612 mi
Last recorded36,612 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 36,612 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 36,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 31,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 25,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and loose

Pass 1 Apr 2020 24,863 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,839 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 23,838 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,099 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,248 miles

play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,265 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,690 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 9,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,323 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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MF06 CDX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF06 CDX, 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 MF06 CDX registered?

MF06 CDX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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