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SJ06 XFK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,034 mi
Last recorded120,034 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 XFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside complete outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 101,687 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,662 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,392 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 85,389 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,674 miles

Lower Engine Stabilizer Bar defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine Stabilizer Bar defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Offside wiper is slightly split

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 65,537 miles

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

osf seat belt frayed but not a fail at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre starting to bauld on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre has slight bulge in outter sidewall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,369 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,163 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 25,163 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,426 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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SJ06 XFK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ06 XFK, 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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SJ06 XFK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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