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SE06 SYU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,505 mi
Last recorded60,505 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 60,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 52,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,502 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner tie rod/steering arm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 42,389 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner tie rod/steering arm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,225 miles

Front Both tyres are worn on inner edges.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Bump stop missing. (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,210 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 39,210 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,007 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust strap split

Fail 6 Nov 2014 39,007 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust strap split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,111 miles

Exhaust rear silencer strap broken

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 35,111 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust mounting excessivly deteriated but system not insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,588 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,978 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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SE06 SYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SE06 SYU, 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 SE06 SYU registered?

SE06 SYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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