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SM06 GXC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 GXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,919 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 96,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,876 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,876 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,522 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack (175/65/14)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,491 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,581 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,841 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 52,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 42,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,238 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 32,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,914 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 GXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

SM06 GXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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