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SM06 DXR

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,754 mi
Last recorded72,754 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,754 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

possible electric steering fault steering wants to turn right

Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,754 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

possible electric steering fault steering wants to turn right

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,710 miles

steering slightly rough in lock to lock check

Fail 10 Jun 2014 63,696 miles

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

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

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

steering slightly rough in lock to lock check

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front mirror missing

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 3 Jun 2013 55,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front mirror missing

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2012 45,254 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 36,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 27 May 2011 36,530 miles

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

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 14 May 2010 25,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 10,975 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 DXR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DXR, 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 SM06 DXR registered?

SM06 DXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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