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MJ06 TXC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 TXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s/r inner sills to chassis lightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 85,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s/r inner sills to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,238 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Dec 2022 81,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 73,489 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 73,489 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,152 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,785 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,811 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,138 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 18 May 2012 52,989 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 52,989 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,488 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 35,801 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 20 May 2010 35,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ06 TXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MJ06 TXC, 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 MJ06 TXC registered?

MJ06 TXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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