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ML06 CTY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,637 mi
Last recorded107,637 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,345 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,871 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,800 miles

Oil wrning lamp reporting low oil pressure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test not excessive.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,166 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test not excessive.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brakes binding on [slight]

Fail 17 Oct 2011 18,548 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brakes binding on [slight]

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,927 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 31,911 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 31,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs starting to wear slightly low

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on outer shoulder-Nail in centre tyre tread(tyre flat)

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm and wearing on inner shoulder-Tyre has been puncture repaired

Possible faulty brake light switch-Delay of stop lights coming on when brake pedal is applied

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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ML06 CTY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML06 CTY, 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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ML06 CTY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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