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SM06 GXF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 91,177 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 885,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 77,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,168 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 22,660 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 16,735 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 GXF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

SM06 GXF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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