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SM06 DVV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,264 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated

Nearside front tyre is damaged from having been run whilst flat

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements unable to switch fog lamps off once switched on (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,533 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 71,532 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,567 miles

Engine has slight oil leak, from sump gasket area

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,546 miles

Engine has minor oil leak from sump gasket area

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

Offside rear tyre is perishing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,308 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front metal exhaust mounting fragile due to corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perishing and worn on both edges 175/65 R14 T 2009 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid appears dark in colour

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,444 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,646 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,556 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 DVV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM06 DVV, 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 DVV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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