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SM06 DWN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 DWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 120,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough DUE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BEARING (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,758 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 115,756 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,728 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 107,636 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front exhaust mounting bolt missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,487 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 99,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 97,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak at sump

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 68,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 68,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 60,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 60,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,298 miles

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

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 DWN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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