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SH06 DAU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,852 mi
Last recorded52,852 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 48,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 44,180 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 44,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade requires replacement

Fail 14 May 2015 38,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear wiper blade requires replacement

Pass 16 May 2014 33,669 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded through,exhaust is still secure

Fail 16 May 2014 33,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger corroded through,exhaust is still secure

Pass 17 May 2013 28,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 6,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,178 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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SH06 DAU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH06 DAU, 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 SH06 DAU registered?

SH06 DAU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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