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SO06 AYP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,505 mi
Last recorded86,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 AYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,505 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 0311 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 0216 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,798 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,435 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 27,213 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,042 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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SO06 AYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO06 AYP, 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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SO06 AYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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