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SA06 LWV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,772 mi
Last recorded135,772 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 LWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipe ends and ferrules slightly corroded

offside front tyre starting to crack between tread

Fail 1 Nov 2016 135,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipe ends and ferrules slightly corroded

offside front tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 133,298 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Power steering malfunctioning turning right without steering (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,893 miles

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,893 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,676 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 116,676 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,845 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,828 miles

nearside front top strut bearing tight

Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,828 miles

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

nearside front top strut bearing tight

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,152 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,889 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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