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SO06 XGW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 XGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,025 miles

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill/lower seam not continuous weld. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,247 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,016 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 95,011 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel too much free play at lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak low radiator clip not secured ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,609 miles

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

front bumper loose & grill damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front bumper loose & grill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,182 miles

2x rear tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner & outer tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hard to inspect front brake pads

Fail 22 Oct 2019 87,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s/r slow 73% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x rear tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner & outer tread

hard to inspect front brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,765 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,623 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,841 miles

front discs pitted to excess

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,540 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corrodded and worn

off side wiper torn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,209 miles

ADVISE O/S/R O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ARE HEAVALY PERRISHED

Fail 9 Aug 2013 32,209 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE O/S/R O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ARE HEAVALY PERRISHED

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,447 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls and o/s/f tyre slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 Aug 2012 27,447 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls and o/s/f tyre slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2011 15,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,295 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 19,295 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front inner brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,046 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 XGW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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