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SB06 WXE

2006 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,027 mi
Last recorded83,027 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 WXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 83,027 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 83,026 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 81,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 81,383 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 77,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 76,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 76,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,320 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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SB06 WXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SB06 WXE, 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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What year was SB06 WXE registered?

SB06 WXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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