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SM06 DXC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 DXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,308 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,148 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 84,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust braket corroded and welded to box

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 64,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust braket corroded and welded to box

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,568 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,568 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,165 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,311 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,798 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 DXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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