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SM06 VFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,358 mi
Last recorded65,358 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 65,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 65,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,344 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,442 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,442 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,078 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,872 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,038 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 24,038 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 21,895 miles

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

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 VFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM06 VFJ registered?

SM06 VFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is SM06 VFJ safe to buy?

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