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SP06 TWN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 TWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 116,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,196 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.90%...... max limit 0.20% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,723 miles

Engine management light is on

Both front wiper blades torn

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,885 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,885 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight lift at nearside strut top mount

very slight lift at offside front strut top mount

Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight lift at nearside strut top mount

very slight lift at offside front strut top mount

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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SP06 TWN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP06 TWN, 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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What year was SP06 TWN registered?

SP06 TWN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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