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SM06 JFU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,332 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,986 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 101,945 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,698 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,680 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front belt to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 945,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 92,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 924,343 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 90,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 90,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 88,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 86,676 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 81,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,689 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 77,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 74,230 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 74,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,428 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,715 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 JFU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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