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SO06 XMD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 XMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,993 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,389 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,388 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,446 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and slightly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,057 miles

o/s/f headlamp damp

Fail 14 Feb 2014 57,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f headlamp damp

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,187 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,799 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 XMD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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