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SA06 CRJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 CRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 131,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake lights not illuminating straight away

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,052 miles

fuel injector leaking compression gases.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel injector leaking compression gases.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,529 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front - faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,387 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,776 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,261 miles

NSF Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit

OSF & OSR Tyres Approaching Tread Depth Limit

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,261 miles

NSF Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSF & OSR Tyres Approaching Tread Depth Limit

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 14,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 14,095 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,292 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,889 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,235 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SA06 CRJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA06 CRJ, 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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SA06 CRJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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