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SL06 XWA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 XWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 131,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,397 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,396 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working & high level (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 116,660 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2013 106,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 94,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,160 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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SL06 XWA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL06 XWA, 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 SL06 XWA registered?

SL06 XWA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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