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RO06 XBF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 78,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 78,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 78,200 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY FADED AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% ACROSS REAR WHEELS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 75,291 miles

OSF door hinge/stay seized/loose, temp repair applied at time of test

Slight exhaust leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,615 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 71,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,251 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

rear silencer support strap deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,463 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 64,463 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 57,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,242 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,961 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

adv n/s/r tyre low of air

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,580 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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RO06 XBF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO06 XBF, 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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RO06 XBF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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