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SM06 VFF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,551 mi
Last recorded48,551 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,551 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 48,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 47,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 39,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,069 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 27,069 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,633 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 18,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,376 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 7,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,937 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 VFF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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