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SO06 BBX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,857 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,869 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

roughness in upper o/s strut top bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,869 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

roughness in upper o/s strut top bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear rubber bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level stop inop (working now)

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 BBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SO06 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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