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RE06 JOH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 110,309 miles

stalk switch worn

Fail 8 Aug 2020 110,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

stalk switch worn

Pass 11 May 2019 102,703 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear centre seat belt jammed

Pass 25 May 2018 96,266 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,501 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

on aplication rear service brakes getting lazy

Pass 23 May 2016 83,275 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

n/s+o/s rear axle stop rubber mounts missing

no spare wheel in vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil level low

n/s+o/s rear axle stop rubber mounts missing

no spare wheel in vehicle

Pass 27 May 2014 68,233 miles

front brake pads look low

front discs corroded

front number plate delaminated

rear wiper split

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 27 May 2014 68,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads look low

front discs corroded

front number plate delaminated

rear wiper split

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,825 miles

heat sheild around turbo loose

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,825 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild around turbo loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,291 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 50,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,228 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 39,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,068 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,508 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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RE06 JOH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RE06 JOH, 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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RE06 JOH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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