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RO06 XBM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,951 mi
Last recorded46,951 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,273 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 35,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 16,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 6,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 6,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 5,319 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 3,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,527 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 XBM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO06 XBM registered?

RO06 XBM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is RO06 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 XBM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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