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SU06 MTE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,117 mi
Last recorded52,117 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,585 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 48,435 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 44,936 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,604 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 43,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,732 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 40,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,614 miles

brake piping has been coated.front suspension creeks.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

brake piping has been coated.front suspension creeks.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,735 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sump pan porous

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,106 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sump pan porous

Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,353 miles

sump pan corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,612 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,254 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,111 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,288 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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SU06 MTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SU06 MTE, 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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SU06 MTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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