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SP06 TXW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 TXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 53,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 48,517 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 48,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 45,335 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 38,033 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 38,033 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 33,317 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 28,000 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 28,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre close to ply/cords on limit

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 23,106 miles

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

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre tread worn close to ply/cords on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 23,106 miles

coolant level low

nearside front tyre tread worn close to ply/cords on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 20,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2012 19,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 15,963 miles

both rear tyres - sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2010 11,718 miles

195/50/16 ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 14 May 2009 7,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 7,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/F seat belt twisted not fully retracting without assistance

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

SP06 TXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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