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SM06 CZO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,125 mi
Last recorded104,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 CZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,125 miles

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

exhaust heat shield at centre loose

Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield at centre loose

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking

nearside rear tyre wearing at inner edge of tread and worn close to limit

oil leak at front of engine

Pass 30 May 2014 94,073 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 94,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,339 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 17,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,990 miles

advise to check horn

Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake carrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,117 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,117 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,977 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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SM06 CZO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM06 CZO, 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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SM06 CZO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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